The Spotlight Intention

This article explains the logistics of one of the main features of the site and should answer some basic questions you may have. (If it does not, please check the FAQ page.)

The primary goal of 10,000 Thoughts is for people to help other people get their wishes granted, their intentions manifested, and their dreams realized. The site achieves this goal in many ways but one key way is the Spotlight Intention.

The Spotlight Intention:

The Spotlight Intention is the first intention everyone sees when they log in to the site each day. An intention, once selected as the Spotlight Intention, will remain the Spotlight Intention until 10,000 people have read the intention or until 24 hours have expired - whichever comes first.

How is the Spotlight Intention selected?

The Spotlight Intention is selected through a random drawing where members points determines each intentions odds of being selected.

How do I get my intention selected as the Spotlight Intention?

To increase your odds of being selected for the Spotlight Intention you need to accumulate Member Points.

How do I increase my Member Points?

Nearly everything you do on the site will increase your Member Points, from logging in each day, to writing down a gratitude, to emailing an intention to a friend. But the easiest and most effective way to increase your Member Points is by reading and helping other people with their intentions. Focus on helping others and your Member Points will rise quickly. Focus on helping others and you will be helping yourself as well.