Desires are powerful motivators in life - they are the big sources of change and transformation in one's life. Discovering your desires and pursuing them passionately is a sure way to find inner satisfaction - or shall I say "Atma Santushti" in Sanskrit?
What really is a desire?
What really is a desire?
- It is something you’ve always been interested in.
- It is something you feel not in your brain but in your gut.
- It is something that you immensely enjoy.
- It is something you find meaningful to you in your life.
Desires come in various forms. For some, it is material desires - like lots of money, a luxury car, or a happy home are extremely important. Some others desire positions of power over others - like being a top executive or a politician. Then there are people who want to impress others, crave for praise and recognition from others - like artists, sportsmen. The list of desires is almost endless.
What are my own desires?
Let me begin with what are not my desires. I do not aspire nor hope to be a great man whose name will be remembered in history. I am not craving to buy a multi-million dollar home. My desires are fairly simple.
I do want to feel that I have been a useful addition to our planet - not just a small cog in a huge wheel of a big machine . When the time comes for me to leave this world, I want to go with the feeling that my life has not been in vain, that I have done something useful of which I can be justifiably proud.
I desire happiness not just in me but in fellow-beings too. "Sarve Janah Sukhino Bhavanthu" is my motto. The feeling that I have brought some happiness in the lives of others is sure to keep me happy. I get this satisfying feeling even when I grow a small plant - I get thrilled to see the plant sprouting new leaves, buds and brings forth beautiful flowers! I'm sure the plant is happy too.
Yes - I want many many friends - both young and old. Young for their great enthusiasm to cheer me up and old for their experience and wisdom.
The more I read some of our ancient scriptures - the more I learn. It is delightful and keeps me happy. I desire to read more, write more and perhaps talk more!
My desire to travel around the world is mostly fulfilled; but I do want to visit some places where I have not traveled before - for example China and Hawaii.
Finally, I desire that my home is clean, uncluttered, equipped with all basic facilities, and always blessed with peace and happiness. Is that too much to ask?
With that, my short list of desires is almost complete. How about yours?
What are my own desires?
Let me begin with what are not my desires. I do not aspire nor hope to be a great man whose name will be remembered in history. I am not craving to buy a multi-million dollar home. My desires are fairly simple.
I do want to feel that I have been a useful addition to our planet - not just a small cog in a huge wheel of a big machine . When the time comes for me to leave this world, I want to go with the feeling that my life has not been in vain, that I have done something useful of which I can be justifiably proud.
I desire happiness not just in me but in fellow-beings too. "Sarve Janah Sukhino Bhavanthu" is my motto. The feeling that I have brought some happiness in the lives of others is sure to keep me happy. I get this satisfying feeling even when I grow a small plant - I get thrilled to see the plant sprouting new leaves, buds and brings forth beautiful flowers! I'm sure the plant is happy too.
Yes - I want many many friends - both young and old. Young for their great enthusiasm to cheer me up and old for their experience and wisdom.
The more I read some of our ancient scriptures - the more I learn. It is delightful and keeps me happy. I desire to read more, write more and perhaps talk more!
My desire to travel around the world is mostly fulfilled; but I do want to visit some places where I have not traveled before - for example China and Hawaii.
Finally, I desire that my home is clean, uncluttered, equipped with all basic facilities, and always blessed with peace and happiness. Is that too much to ask?
With that, my short list of desires is almost complete. How about yours?
