How to stamp
Ideally over the leg of a table or hard floor for max support. Place a book under metal base to protect table or floor.
Pull the strings together and place bracelet on metal base. Strings should be on the ledge portion.
Pick desired letter stamp and align at bottom of token (6 o’clock position). The engraving on letter stamp should face you. Firm grip on hammer, then stamp with intention!
Place previous letter stamp back and keep alphabetical order. Grab next letter stamp. Rotate the token slightly, stamp again at the same 6 o’clock position.
FIND THEIR WORD IN 3 STEPS
STEP 1
ENGAGE WITH A QUESTIONEngage and get their full attention by asking “What’s Your WORD?” or Ask a more focused question by either using the MyIntent Question Cards, or one of the questions listed on our homepage. Pause, listen, and encourage as they self-reflect and thoughtfully answer.
STEP 2
ENCOURAGEEncourage them to elaborate on their response, if needed. Their first answer might just be the surface of something they’re about to discover about themselves. Ask open ended follow-up questions like "why," "how," or "what would it take to overcome..." Try to identify the source of any imbalances, barriers, or needs and ask them about it.
STEP 3
IDENTIFY THEIR WORDInvite them to break down their responses to a few words or short phrases that best represent what they’d like to invite into their life or what they need to be reminded of.
MYINTENT FOUNDER's TIPS ON HOW TO HELP SOMEONE FIND THEIR WORD
DIY: Maker Stamping Post
A stamping post can help reduce noise and maximize stamping depth by reducing any vibration / bounce that a flimsy surface may cause. Instructions on how to make your own.
Stamping Alignment Tip
To help with alignment and prevent crooked letters, it is helpful to put a piece of clear tape on the stub of the metal stamping base and use permanent marker to draw in a "line" the width of the letter stamp. This allows you to consistently 'center' the stamp against the base resulting in letters that smoothly curve around the token.
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