--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Every intentional thought, word, or…" description: "\"“Every intentional thought, word, or deed-right now and in your past-it all makes you what you are today. Your choices, not your neighbor's or your wif..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6cf/lucie-smoker-258037_choices_every-intentional-thought-word-or-deed-r_2894850.jpg" --- # Every intentional thought, word, or deed-right now and in… ![“Every intentional thought, word, or deed-right now and in your past-it all makes you what you are today. Your choices, not your neighbor's or your wife's or you boyfriend's-your decisions determine your karma.” quote by Lucie Smoker](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6cf/lucie-smoker-258037_choices_every-intentional-thought-word-or-deed-r_2894850.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6cf/lucie-smoker-258037_choices_every-intentional-thought-word-or-deed-r_2894850.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6cf/lucie-smoker-258037_choices_every-intentional-thought-word-or-deed-r_2894850.jpg) > ““Every intentional thought, word, or deed-right now and in your past-it all makes you what you are today. Your choices, not your neighbor's or your wife's or you boyfriend's-your decisions determine your karma.”” Lucie Smoker ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Our thoughts, words, and deeds shape who we become; choices create our karma. **In simple terms:** Your actions decide who you are today. Key Takeaway Own your choices. Themes choices karma intentional personal responsibility self‑determination Mood reflective motivational Type Choices:1 Distortion:0 Intentional:1 Karma:1 Today Choices:0 Intentional Thought:1 Determine Karma:0 When to use this quote - personal growth - decision making - self‑reflection - goal setting Key Concepts free will cause and effect mindfulness Questions to Reflect On - How do you ensure your daily actions align with your values? - What habits reinforce the karma you desire? 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