Does Setting an Intention Really Make a Difference?

Does Setting an
Intention Really
Make a Difference?

In spiritual practice and in everyday life, one question often arises: Does setting an intention really make a difference? To some, it might sound like wishful thinking—just another version of making a to-do list. But intention is far more powerful than that. When set with clarity, alignment, and presence, intention can act as a compass for the soul.

 When giving energy healing to a client, before we start I always ask my clients to send out a thought – an intention – to the universe and ask what it is they would like to receive during the healing session. I have no doubt that this makes a positive difference to the outcome of the healing.

 At its core, intention is about energy. Everything we do, say, or even think radiates energy outward, like ripples across a pond. When we set an intention, we give that energy direction. Instead of moving randomly, it begins to flow with purpose. Think of it like adjusting the sails on a boat—the wind may blow in many directions, but with intention you catch it in a way that propels you where you want to go.

 Spiritually speaking, intention is not about controlling the outcome. It’s about aligning your inner state with the flow of universal energy. When you say, “I intend to bring more peace into my relationships,” you are not demanding that the world bend to your will. You are aligning yourself with peace, so that your actions, words, and even your presence begin to embody that quality. The universe responds to that resonance.

Science, interestingly, is beginning to echo this spiritual truth. Research in fields like neuroscience and quantum physics shows that focused thought and belief can shift both perception and experience. Our brains literally rewire themselves in response to the attention we give them.

 If your intention is to live with gratitude, over time your brain becomes more attuned to noticing what you are grateful for. Spiritually, this is the law of attraction at work: what we focus on, we draw more of into our lives.

But intention requires more than a casual wish. It thrives on clarity and heart connection. If you simply say, “I want more money,” but beneath that thought you carry fear, doubt, or resentment, your energy is scattered. However, if you set an intention like, “I open myself to abundance so I may serve and share more fully,” your energy is rooted in love and service, and it resonates more deeply with universal flow.

The act of setting an intention also shifts us internally. It invites mindfulness. It calls us into the present moment, where spirit is most alive. Instead of being swept up by old habits or unconscious patterns, intention shines a light on the path we wish to walk. It says, “This is what matters to me. This is where I choose to place my energy.”

And in that awareness, transformation begins.

Does setting an intention really make a difference? Absolutely. It does not guarantee that life will unfold exactly as you picture it, but it does ensure that you are co-creating with consciousness. You are no longer drifting; you are participating. And when your intention is grounded in love, compassion, and spiritual connection, you become a magnet for grace.

Perhaps the most powerful thing about intention is that it reminds us we are not separate from the universe. We are part of its creative pulse. Setting an intention is simply our way of saying “yes” to that dance.

 Try it and see!
Love & Light

 Roger

“You are coming from the point towards which you are going.”