James O'Dea on the Intention Download Series

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Former IONS President James O’Dea begins this interview by clarifying the relationship between attention and intention, thereby creating a more integral perspective that includes inner and outer transformation. In his deeply heartfelt and poetic style, James contrasts a more materialistic understanding of intention with the summoning of purpose in a life such as we witness with a Mahatma Gandhi. His discussion connects intention to such concepts as Flow, Aikido, the Tao and the transmission of love from one heart to another. The conjunction of science and spirituality serves as a path to higher intentionality beyond serving limited ego needs. Ultimately, James believes we must connect our intentions for peace in the world with significant progress in achieving (and measuring) peace within our own bodies, hearts and minds.

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