Segment Intending – The Power of Intention
Have you ever wished you could guide your day a little more? Like, instead of reacting to whatever shows up, you could actually set the tone for how things unfold? That’s exactly what Segment Intending, a process shared by Abraham-Hicks in the book Ask and It Is Given, is all about. It’s such a fun, simple way to bring more of what you want into your day.
What is Segment Intending?
Segment Intending is about deliberately focusing on what you want to feel and experience as you move through the different parts of your day. A “segment” is just a distinct moment, like starting a new conversation, walking into a meeting, or even sitting down to eat. Each time you enter a new segment, you get to pause, think about how you want it to go, and set your intention for it. It’s like sending out a little message to the universe saying, “Here’s what I’d like next!”
Where Does Segment Intending Fit on the Emotional Guidance Scale?
Segment Intending works best when you’re somewhere in the middle or higher on the Emotional Guidance Scale – those moments when you’re feeling hopeful, optimistic, or above. When you’re in these emotional ranges, it’s easier to get into alignment and direct your thoughts in a way that allows the day to flow smoothly.
That said, if you’re lower on the scale, feeling emotions like frustration or overwhelm, you can still use Segment Intending, but in a more general way. Instead of trying to shift everything all at once, focus on small, doable intentions like “I intend to feel a little more relief” or “I want to find something that feels just a little bit better.” By gently setting your intentions, you can slowly move up the scale, segment by segment, and create momentum toward feeling better.
So, while Segment Intending shines the most when you’re feeling good, it can also be a helpful tool to guide you out of lower emotional places by focusing on little wins and simple moments of relief.
Why Segment Intending Works
The magic of Segment Intending is that it helps you get ahead of life. Instead of reacting to whatever happens, you’re intentionally guiding your experiences toward what you want. It’s not about controlling every detail—because let’s face it, we can’t do that—but it is about aligning your thoughts and feelings so that your day flows with more ease and joy.
When you set intentions regularly, you build positive momentum. Each segment builds on the last, and before you know it, you’ve created a whole day that’s more aligned with how you want to feel. This momentum keeps things moving in a positive direction, and the best part? You can do it anytime. Whether you’re jumping into the car, grabbing a coffee, or walking into a meeting, just pause for a moment and set a quick intention. You’ll find that it not only becomes easy but also makes your day flow much more smoothly.
Getting Ahead of Negative Momentum
We all have those days where things seem to spiral, right? One bad moment can lead to another, and before you know it, the whole day feels off. Segment Intending helps you stop that in its tracks. By setting positive intentions for each new segment, you can prevent that negative momentum from building.
Let’s say you just had a stressful meeting. Instead of letting that carry into your next task, take a moment to reset with Segment Intending. Decide how you want the next part of your day to go, and you’ll shift the energy toward something better.
Building Positive Momentum Through Segments
Every time you set a positive intention, you’re adding to the good-feeling momentum of your day. It’s like stacking up one aligned moment after another. Maybe you start with a simple intention for a peaceful drive to work, and then you follow it with an intention for a productive meeting, and so on. By the end of the day, you’ll notice how smooth and aligned everything feels.
It’s like creating a ripple effect – each good-feeling moment leads to another, building more and more positive momentum as you go.
Esther’s Experience with Segment Intending
In one of her workshops, Esther shared how she uses Segment Intending throughout her day. She talked about a time when she had a particularly busy day lined up, full of back-to-back meetings. Before each meeting, she took just a few moments to set her intention for clarity, ease, and productive communication. To her surprise, the day flowed so smoothly that each meeting felt lighter, and the interactions were more positive than she’d expected.
This simple practice of setting intentions before each segment brought her so much clarity and ease. Whether she’s transitioning between meetings or spending time with loved ones, she finds that when she’s consistent with Segment Intending, her whole day just flows better.
Segment Intending – Esther’s Focus
In this workshop clip, Abraham shares a really cool example of how Segment Intending can make your everyday moments feel magical. Esther talks about setting her intentions before her morning walk, focusing on feeling joy and appreciation for everything around her. What happened next was so special – a meaningful connection with nature that shows just how powerful it is when you get into alignment and let the universe respond. Check it out and see how her Segment Intending turned into a beautiful experience!
Workshop Transcript (Click to Read)
Esther, before she took her walk yesterday, she was doing her segment intending. And she always writes things that include feelings and so she wrote “I love the feeling of this sweet California air, on my face, in my mouth, and in my lungs. I love smelling and feeling and eating this air.
And then she said “I love meeting and knowing all these little critters who live on this loop who often don’t show themselves to me but I know they’re there. I love the butterflies and the birds and the critters and the bunnies and the cats and the dogs and the babies and the strollers.
In other words, she was activating and salivating over her co-creators that she knew were going to be out here on this loop with her this day. She wrote more about other things but, as she’s walking the loop, right away, the fragrance in the air was uniquely, not fragrant in the sense that it was flowers. It was fragrant in the sense that there was enough moisture in the air that she could smell the ocean in it. And so, she just sort of took it in. She felt her entire body rising to the deliciousness of that like never before. And she knew for sure, it was because she got out ahead of it and got herself prepared to recognize it when it met her.
It’s been meeting her every morning but she was there to recognize it. It’s the recognition of what’s happening and then, butterflies and hummingbirds and all manner of critters are surrounding her. Not more abundant than usual, but more poignant than usual. Showing up just at interesting places and interesting timing and communicating with her. Reveling in the beauty of this day. And so then, she ended her walk and she walked into this main gate into a courtyard. And in this courtyard, she has a dream that’s man-made but it’s really beautiful and has so much volume to it and sound to it.
And she walked into the courtyard and an owl, an owl was drinking from the water in the daytime. And he looked at her and she looked at him and he looked at her and she looked at him. And then, off he went into the sky like nothing Esther has ever seen before. Now, she knows. She’s known that out was there for years. She can hear him, at night, she hears him. She’s not ever seen him before until she took an opportunity to get out ahead of it with her writing. And to isolate within herself the feeling of these creatures who are sharing the loop with her who are vibrational matches in their love of this succulent delicious physical life experiences she is living.
She activated within herself, the way this owl feels about life. And he had to come to greet her. You see what we’re talking about? The law of attraction had to put them together. This was not a fluke. This was not what humans want to call just a chance meeting. This was an absolute attraction, based upon… Now did Esther say, as she wrote, “Today I will meet an owl and I will be happy”? No! She didn’t write anything like that.
She wrote in general terms how she wanted to feel. She’s leaving it to the universe to pick from what matters in her vortex. Now, if you know Esther… There’s some books out on the table – some Sara books – the amazing travails of the giant owl on Thacker’s trail – Owls are really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really meaningful to Esther because she has such a sincere relationship with Solomon. She just doesn’t see them every day. They’re not running around and she was not asking the universe to bring her an owl.
She was asking the universe to acknowledge her joy. She was not reaching to be joyful. She was joyful in her writing. She didn’t write to be joyful. She wrote because she is joyful. Can you feel the difference?
This segment intending is about how “I feel now”. I feel loved. I feel blessed. I feel sure. I feel eager. I feel happy. I feel whole. I feel vibrant and alive.
Can you feel what that’s doing? It’s activating her vibrational point of attraction. And then as she takes that feeling person, that person who feels like this and she moves around her lovely loop then anything that is a vibrational match to how she feels must show itself to her.
Ah, it’s co-creation at its best you see. You have to accept that it’s a beautiful world that you live in and you have to calibrate yourself to the beauty of the world. You have to accept that you are a blessed being and you have to calibrate yourself to that blessed being that you are. You have to accept that you’re intelligent and wise and adored and whole and practice a vibration of that until everything that comes back to you reflects that to you, you see.
So when you are the deliberate creator of your own experience, what you really are is the deliberate confirmer and practicer of the core vibration of that which you are.
Now, Esther’s been moving around life. She’s been feeling pretty much that way for a long time and life’s been very very good to her. But it is also much more satisfying when she identifies something, as we’re wanting to get you to do. Identify something. Activates it in her vibration. Savors it. Writes words around it. Sits and contemplates how those words feel. Calibrating, calibrating, calibrating and then deliberately moves out in the world so that the world can show her that it heard her calibration. That it honors her calibration. That it recognizes her calibration. That it is responding to her calibration.
You are the creator of your own reality because you are the calibrator of your own vibration. You just got to accept that you are and do something about it, yeah?
[Applause]
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How to Practice Segment Intending
This process is super easy and only takes a few seconds. Here’s how you can start practicing it:
- Notice the segment: Whenever you’re about to start something new (like getting in the car or making a phone call), recognize that you’re entering a new segment of your day.
- Set your intention: Take a moment to ask yourself, “How do I want this to go?” or “How do I want to feel in this moment?”
- Move forward with that intention: As you go into the next segment, keep your intention in mind, knowing you’ve set the tone for what’s to come.
It’s that simple! And the more you do it, the more natural it becomes to guide your day with ease.
Worried About Time? It’s Easier Than You Think!
If you’re wondering whether you have time for Segment Intending, the good news is that it only takes a few seconds. You don’t need to carve out extra time in your day for this—it’s something you can easily do on the go.
Tips for Successful Segment Intending
- Keep it simple: You don’t need long, drawn-out intentions. Just a quick moment of focus will do.
- Stay flexible: It’s not about controlling everything. Focus on how you want to feel and let the universe handle the details.
- Be consistent: The more you practice, the easier it gets. Soon, Segment Intending will feel like second nature.
Segment Intending in Daily Life
Segment Intending is one of those things you can use in every part of your day. Here are a few ideas for how to apply it:
- Driving: Before you start your car, set an intention for a calm and easy drive.
- Meetings: As you walk into a meeting, intend for it to be clear, productive, and positive.
- Family time: Set an intention for loving and peaceful interactions when spending time with your family.
- Even something small: Like going into a store – set an intention for ease and flow.
No segment is too small for setting an intention! It’s all about guiding your day toward what you want, one moment at a time.
A Morning Segment Intending Practice
If you’re new to Segment Intending, here’s a quick practice you can do each morning. It only takes a few moments, but it sets the tone for the entire day. By starting your day with clear intentions, you’ll feel more aligned and ready to flow through whatever comes your way.
Step 1: Pause and Take a Breath
As soon as you wake up, before checking your phone or rushing into the day, take a moment to pause. Sit up, close your eyes if you like, and take a few deep breaths. This helps you center yourself and brings your awareness to the present moment.
Step 2: Set Your First Intention for the Day
Now, think about the first segment of your day. Maybe it’s getting ready for work, having breakfast, or spending a quiet moment with yourself. Ask yourself, “How do I want to feel during this time?” Do you want to feel calm, energized, or joyful? Set an intention for that feeling.
For example:
- “I intend to feel relaxed and calm while I get ready for the day.”
- “I want to feel energized and focused during my morning routine.”
Step 3: Move into the Next Segment
Once you’ve set your intention for the first segment, move into it. Whether you’re making your coffee, driving to work, or eating breakfast, stay mindful of the intention you’ve set. Feel yourself aligned with that energy as you go about your routine.
Step 4: Transition to the Next Segment with a New Intention
When you move to the next part of your day – maybe it’s starting work or dropping the kids off at school – take a moment to reset. Pause, breathe, and ask yourself again, “How do I want this segment to go?”
Set a new intention, something that fits the upcoming segment. It can be as simple as:
- “I intend for my drive to be smooth and easy.”
- “I want to feel productive and focused during my morning meeting.”
Step 5: Keep It Light and Flexible
The beauty of Segment Intending is that it doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s just a quick moment of focus before you move into the next part of your day. If things don’t go exactly as planned, that’s okay! You can always reset and set a new intention for the next segment.
How Segment Intending Differs from Pre-Paving
Pre-Paving and Segment Intending are similar but a little different. Pre-Paving is about setting intentions for bigger, future experiences – like a vacation or an important event. Segment Intending is focused on the smaller, immediate moments throughout your day. Both help you align with what you want, but Segment Intending keeps you present and mindful as you move through each part of your day.
Avoiding the Trap of Control
It’s important to remember that Segment Intending isn’t about trying to control everything. If you’re using it to force outcomes or micromanage situations, it can actually create resistance. The goal is to stay aligned with how you want to feel and trust that the universe will take care of the rest.
So instead of worrying about how everything will unfold, focus on how you want to feel in the moment. When you let go of control, things tend to flow much more easily.
If you’re ready to guide your day with more ease, give Segment Intending a try. Start with just one segment – maybe your next drive, or a meeting you have later today – and see how it shifts the energy. It’s such a simple yet powerful way to align your day with the experiences you truly want.
This process is one of many shared by Abraham-Hicks to help us align with what we truly desire. Whether you’re new to Abraham’s teachings or have been following them for a while, Segment Intending is a practical, easy way to guide your day and let things flow.
Give it a try and see how Segment Intending shifts your day! I’d love to hear your story – let me know how it goes!
