Intention is defined as the act of mentally steeling yourself to get something done. In researching intention, there were several instances where it was synonymous with a goal or an aim. This is not true. A goal is something external to be gained or achieved. Intention is internal: it is the seed from which goals, the realization of goals and many other wonderful things may come.
So it follows with preparing your fuel. You've gathered your fuel and some pieces will be quite large and will need to be split. Split wood burns hotter- a log will smolder.
Splitting wood is alot like life and at the bottom of it all is intent, follow through, and faith. Form can be learnt, an axe can be honed, strength can be gained but if your core focus is not on fueling your fire then you will find yourself cold and in the dark.
Place your intention. A locksmith's intention may manifest itself in the belief that the lock wants to open. A pickpocket's intention may manifest itself in the belief that the purse wants to be lifted. My intention manifests itself in the belief that the log wants to split. Even if it takes ten strokes of the axe. If it doesn't split the first time you go again. Remember to guide the axe down and add your strength to it's weight. If it doesn't split this time you go again. Follow through. How are your shoulders? That is intention speaking to you, sometimes quite loudly....
Rest when you are tired, drink when you are thirsty. And remember your intention. The log wants to split and you are there to help it.
Splitting is a lot like life. You set up your logs, place your intention, work through fear and frustration and maybe a bit of anxiety, find your faith and flow, and you watch the woodpile grow.
Deep love to Mike and Jen Acevedo for letting me explore this and focus my intention, and allowing me to split wood in the dark and rain. And for feeding me afterwards.
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