Why Eco-Prayer and Positive Intention?
The relationship could be a philosophical or theological paper. A few of the reasons for both are:
"Intention" is what I intend to happen, my "will". Whether in myself, others or the world. My will is affected by ideas, beliefs, feelings, desires and choices. They can be mixed or confused. A person's mind, heart and will may go in different directions. A person can say one thing, feel another and act in yet another way—and not even realize it. Our conflicting hopes, dreams, needs, hurts, fears, judgments, shame and guilt can cause mixed intentions that we do not even know we have.
"Good Will" or "Positive Intention" is the choice to intend and act from high ideals, inspiration, compassion and humility—for one's self, others and the world. There are many influences and agendas trying to control or program our choices and actions. By daily consciously choosing one's intentions by high ideals, they can be clear rather than confused, manipulated or negative (see Poles ecosystem).
The words of one's prayer may be less important than the underlying feelings, desires, choices, will or intentions. Aligning ideals, beliefs, feelings and intentions in prayer is powerful. Get a clear picture of what you want to happen from love, an inspiration, or high ideal. Compassion, caring and love can be the bridge between ideals and intention.
The beliefs of religions and individual spirituality differ. The shared ideal and hope of a thriving world for our descendants can be a shared good will intention across different religions, cultures, regions, languages and nationality. All people of good will can become neighbors in a global community of transformation.
Eco-Prayer is an aligned weaving of inspiration, ideals, good will, love and hope for the earth, the life of ecosystems, humanity and the future. When a person's ideals, love, desire, choices, intentions and actions line up (mind, heart and will) change happens. When prayer, mind, heart and good will line up, the world can change.