Hm... I don't think I understand what you mean by intent and focus, either that or I don't really know what intent or focus mean in this context. But I will try simplifying things... kind of difficult since I have an analytic mind and I think about the physics of everything in my waking life (not in a mathematical way, but just in the way your brain naturally learns it) so maybe it's hard to break this pattern of thinking, especially since it's saved me a few times I don't want to break that pattern in my waking reality. Only in the dream.

I think it's possible but might just be quite difficult, since I will have to think in different ways in different circumstances. Sounds like it could be a good mental exercise though.