I want you to take a moment and think about this question; Do your desires disable you?
When considering this question, you must first take a step back and define a desire. A desire, by definition is a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen. Many times when we think of things we want or want to happen, they are tied to an object or person; Example: “I want to make more money” or “I wish for the love of (insert person’s name)”. When we weigh our desires on an object or person, it leads us to continuously feel unfulfilled. Once we get the joy of receiving that object or person, what next?
Desires centered around things or people will always leave us with a sense of lacking. Objects and people alone, don’t give us purpose in and of themselves. They are merely a goal, but once acquired and the luster has faded, what will continue to give us the joy we expect?
Try to focus on desires that give us a greater sense of purpose. Desires that help us grow as a person and that don’t have an end point. Focus on desires that give us a greater understanding of ourselves and empower us from our core. For some, this may be within a religious belief. For others it may be an inner feeling of piece; of letting go of what cannot be controlled. Having goals is a great way to accomplish tasks or grow in the materialistic world, but don’t confuse them with your desires. When it comes to our true desires, they are not things we can have, but rather that we become.