Thank you to the American Heritage Dictionary!

    Now for the spiritual application. Please notice the italicized words and feel free to constantly refer back to the definitions to truly receive the intention of this article as well as to keep your attention focused. Having firmly established a clear definition of what these words mean, let’s apply it. Put very simply, once we have a clear intention and a focused attention on our spiritual life, all else falls into place.
    For example, it is my first intention that all that I say and do comes from Divine Love. In order to achieve that, I keep my first attention on Divine Love. This shows up within The Crystal Garden, because my intention is that all that enter its doors feel Love, Light and Well-Being. I hear and see the results of my intention daily. I hear the audible sighs of relief as people enter. I see how well behaved and calm the children are when they are at the store as well as hear the comments of the parent’s amazed at their children’s good behavior compared to their behavior in other stores. (Children are great at the store also because they are very welcome to come play here and they can feel that intention as well the attention that we give them.) I hear the results from the various people who now have better lives because they shop, visit, relax, and attend classes at The Crystal Garden. OK, I know this sounds like a commercial, but it’s not. My intention is to make a point, to use an example and well, perhaps my second intention is actually focused on drawing your second attention to how great The Crystal Garden is. Get it?
    The difference between going through life haphazardly, scattered with no focus or intent, is significant in comparison to one who is focused on being Love, acting with Love and keeping the attention on Love. It shows up in one’s life when one walks on the planet in a state of Gratitude for all the goodness there is versus one who walks on the planet focused on all the negative things that have happened or will happen to them! Wow! It is a really huge difference. It creates a state of Grace around you and life becomes Magical! Just try it. It’s all in your mind and your intention and your attention.
    Take a moment right now and ask yourself, “Where is my attention? What am I focused on for most of my days and nights?” And then ask yourself, “What is my intent?” These questions will assist you in creating a place of self-observation. Self-observation is a very good tool for creating attention and intention. The key to achieving this goal is to constantly observe your thoughts, words and actions without judging yourself. If you observe yourself acting outside of your intent, all you have to do is take a deep breath and re-focus your attention on Love.
    So, here is your mission should you choose to accept it. Try this for just one day or even for half a day. Make it your intention to constantly keep your mind focused on Love. Keep your focus on your heart center. Ask for an attitude of gratitude. Ask for the Grace of God to be prevalent in your life. After you try this for one day, and I mean really maintaining a true focused intent and attention, I believe you will want to walk around this way EVERY DAY.

May the intention of all beings be focused on Love and may we all live a happy, harmonious life.