You may be finding that searching for your inner most desire is more arduous than collecting 75,000 light bulbs.
Dr. Hicks’s enlightening collection, that we viewed last week, was the result of his unrestrained desire for certain external objects.
A desire for things germinates internally but comes to fruition in the world. In order for this type of desire to be fulfilled, there needs to be access to things already in existence.
Let’s take a look at other types of desire: desires that can’t be satisfied by purchasing or displaying artifacts in the external world. Desires that often go unnoticed and tend to be specific to each person.
These desires are first cousins to creative impulses because they bring something totally new to the world.
This type of desire suggests a particular type of activity; one that has more in common with flow than schedule. Activity that doesn’t depend on a blueprint or doesn’t focus on owning a commercial product.
This desire is deeper and more elusive than those that require following directions or acquiring possessions. This type can be frustrating because it has a tendency to appear and disappear without warning.
It is worth continuing the search because when we discern and honor this type of desire it is the basis for increasing joy and improving your well being.
Next week, watch for Double Trouble as we continue to explore the concept of desire and learn how to give voice to both our internal and external desires.
Thanks for exploring the mystery – Nicky Mendenhall
