Why is intention so important

Intention in spirituality refers to the conscious purpose, motivation or goal behind one's spiritual thoughts, actions and practices. Some key aspects of intention in a spiritual context include: Clarity of purpose, Having clear intentions helps focus the mind during spiritual activities like prayer, meditation or service. Intentions provide direction.

Spiritual intentions are often aimed at personal growth, cultivating virtues, overcoming flaws or gaining insight/wisdom. The intention is inner change.

Connection to something higher. Common spiritual intentions involve feeling closer to source/higher power, the divine, nature, humanity or one's true self. The goal is transcendence

Positive impact, frequently spiritual intentions center around benefiting others through compassion, kindness, social justice work or volunteerism. The end is to relieve suffering.

Surrendering of ego, some intentions emphasize releasing attachment to worldly desires, status, image or control to instead embrace humility, acceptance and flow with life's ups and downs. .

Gratitude, simply daily intentions like live with gratitude today can cultivate thankfulness for life's blessings large and small. Personal evolution, lifelong intentions to learn, grow in love/patience/forgiveness etc. aim for continuous progress on a spiritual journey.

So in essence, spiritual intention provides purpose, direction and motivation for one's inner and outer actions, focused on growth, service, transcendence, gratitude and connection to deeper truths/realities.

INTENTION IS A TOOL FOR SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT.