When to Hold On to Intentions (and when to let them go)

When to Hold On to Intentions (and when to let them go)

Author: Debra Graugnard December 29, 2024 Duration: 57:02

Did you have intentions for 2024 that were not manifested? Maybe obstacles kept getting in your way, or maybe you just didn't get to it yet, or maybe you changed your mind. But the question inevitably comes up: should I hold onto this intention and keep trying or should I let it go and move on?


It's not always easy to know if it's meant to be, but we have two Divine Names, divine powers that can help us determine when something needs a bit more time for gestation and when it is ready to move forward.


I explain in the meditation why we use these names as mantras. I’ll list them here so you reference them during the meditation:

  • Al-Mu’akhkhir, The One Who holds back, to hold back and let it gestate before acting on it
  • Al-Muqaddim, The One Who moves forward


We also call on two other Divine Names which represent the cycle of death and birth or rebirth:

  • Al-Mumit, The Bringer of Death, ending, closure
  • Al-Muhyi, The Giver of Life, regenerative life force


Listen to this episode to seek insights into what is best to carry forward, what is best to let rest for a while longer, and what is best to let go of altogether.



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Debra Graugnard brings a unique perspective to Self-Care For The Soul, weaving together her formal theological training with a quarter-century of immersion in Sufi teachings and her practical work as an energy healing practitioner. This isn't about quick fixes or surface-level routines; it's an invitation to explore self-care as a sacred, integrated practice. Each conversation in this podcast delves into the nuanced connection between our physical presence, emotional landscape, and spiritual essence, offering tangible tools for that exploration. You'll hear discussions that gently challenge the notion that our daily needs are separate from our deeper purpose, proposing instead that honoring one is a direct path to nurturing the other. Debra's approach is both grounded and expansive, focusing on how we can move from intellectual understanding to an embodied, intimate knowing of ourselves. The aim is to cultivate a life that doesn't just look good on the outside but resonates with authentic health and a sustained sense of joy from within. Tuning in means encountering a space where practical spirituality meets daily life, encouraging a gradual awakening to the truth that your essence is always present, waiting to be engaged with compassion and intention. This is for anyone feeling the pull to move beyond conventional self-help into a more holistic and soulful dialogue with their own existence.
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