Desire Is Not a Bad Thing

A lot of times desire can be thought of as a dangerous thing. At times, we suppress certain desires that we have because “it’s not in the plan” or “I should be content with the way things are.” Further, I’m sure that there are many of us who have, at some time or another, let some deep seeded dream or goal fall by the wayside because of [insert arbitrary reason here].

Understand that desire is the force that wills things into being. There is nothing that has been created without there first being a desire for that thing to be created. Without God’s desire to extend his Life and Love to us, we would not exist (nor would anything in this Universe). Further, understand that your existence to this point is the sum total of the fulfillment (or lack of fulfillment) of your desires. You are what you desire to be.

Your desires, along with your unique talents and gifts, are in you for a reason. They combine to form your purpose, for which Life is extended to you to fulfill. Just like a blade of grass has its purpose to manifest the idea of “blade of grass,” just like whale has its purpose to manifest its idea of “whale,” just like Nature and the Universe as a whole exist to manifest the idea of God’s One Whole Idea of Creation, you have the purpose of manifesting the idea of YOU. We all have our equal part in manifesting the Light that is within us; which is the Source from which we all came and to which we all will eventually return. Our purpose is to seek and understand that Light, and further extend and manifest that Creative force, which we are.

Being in the state that we are in our ever unfolding spiritual and mental development, we have not yet become completely aware of God in us, and, as such, sometimes our thinking is not aligned with God’s thinking. This is how we get desires that are not balanced, or how we allow our desires to throw us off balance. A desire for a new job that causes you to falter on your current job is not balanced (more correctly you are not balanced). You have allowed that desire to throw you off. A desire for a new position at a company that requires you to lie on (or otherwise mistreat) a co-worker is not balanced. A desire for a new car that will leave you broke is not balanced. A desire for another man/woman that causes you to cheat or lie is not balanced. Always remember that Balance is the law that governs the spiritual and physical universe. Any action or thought that you put out will be returned to you.

“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” - Matthew 7:12

“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.” - Galatians 6:7

It is our duty to first (and always) seek and understand the all-knowing, all-present, all-powerful Light from which we are extended. This, in itself, will align your thinking and desires. You can then trust those desires.

“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” – Matthew 6:33

Another big part of this, is manifestation of these desires through action. It is not enough to sit idly and just “want” things. If you desire something, you can make it happen. Furthermore, it is our duty to do so. The moment you begin to take steps toward your desires, your desires take steps toward you. The sayings, “Where there is a will, there is a way” and “Treat others how you want to be treated” are not just abstractions or little “rules” that we tell kids to encourage them or get them to act right. God’s perfect and inescapable will and law are at the root these things. Cast your excuses to the side, understand your purpose (and the reason for your purpose), and go after it.

With Love,

Regular Guy