The Power of Wishes and Intentions
The Power of Wishes and Intentions
The Seeds We Plant in Others and Ourselves
We all do it. We wish. We intend. Sometimes in the quiet of our own minds, sometimes whispered aloud to a friend, sometimes even shouted into the air when life presses too hard.
But how often do we stop asking ourselves: What exactly am I planting in the world when I make this wish or set this intention? And what might grow from it?
What Is a Wish?
A wish is like a feather in the wind, light, fleeting, often without a plan attached. It’s a hope, a longing, a mental image of something we’d like to see happen.
“I wish I had more money.”
“I wish they would understand me.”
“I wish they’d get what’s coming to them.”
And there it is, in that last example, the dangerous turn. A wish is not always innocent. When we wish harm or misfortune for someone else, it doesn’t just float away harmlessly. Even if no action follows, we’ve planted a seed in our own heart, one that can grow roots of bitterness, envy, and resentment.
What Is an Intention?
An intention is heavier than a wish. It’s not a feather; it’s a seed you choose to plant and water. It’s the mind saying, “I will make this happen.”
It can be noble: “I intend to help my neighbor rebuild after the storm.”
It can also be harmful: “I intend to ruin their reputation.”
The difference? An intention carries the will to act. And once we act, the ripples spread far beyond what we first imagined.
Can Wishes and Intentions Be Good or Bad?
Yes, and here’s the uncomfortable truth: the moral quality of a wish or intention is a mirror of what’s inside us in that moment.
When we wish bad on others, what do we actually get? Momentary satisfaction, maybe, a false sense of power. But long term? We get a heavier heart. We train our minds to expect harm rather than to create good.
When we intend to hurt, we cross a deeper line. We turn a dark thought into a plan, and often, into action. That not only changes the other person’s life, but it also changes ours, shaping the kind of person we’re becoming.
The Purpose of a Wish and an Intention
A wish’s purpose is to imagine. It’s the dream stage of change.
An intention’s purpose is to commit. It’s the decision to walk toward that dream.
Both can serve us, if they’re aligned with compassion. They can inspire us to be more generous, more determined, more alive. But they can also serve the worst parts of us if we let fear, anger, or ego steer them.
When a Wish or Intention Becomes Reality
Here’s the twist we rarely think about: sometimes we get exactly what we wanted… and it’s not what we thought it would be.
The revenge you intended leaves you feeling emptier than before.
The relationship you longed for reveals sides you weren’t ready to face.
Reality has a way of holding up a mirror. When a wish or intention becomes real and disappoints us, it’s a sign that we may not have been honest with ourselves about what we truly needed.
Turning Wishes and Intentions into Good Actions
What if we stopped wishing harm and instead wished strength for ourselves?
What if we stopped intending revenge and instead intended to protect what we value?
What if we used the energy of every wish and intention, good or bad, and turned it into concrete acts that make life better for someone, even in small ways?
Because wishes and intentions are like seeds, they grow into something. But actions? Actions are the harvest. They feed us and others. They shape the kind of life we live and the kind of person we become.
In Conclusion
Your wishes and intentions are not just harmless thoughts. They are quiet architects of your character and your future. Every time you wish or intend something for another person, you are planting a seed in them, and in yourself.
So be careful what you plant. Because in time, you will have to live in the garden it creates. So, plant with care. Water with kindness. And make sure the fruit that grows is something you can live with.
Written by: MLS & PP Rosario A. Zaragoza
“If you don't speak, you would never go forward.”
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