{"id":704,"date":"2023-03-31T07:30:58","date_gmt":"2023-03-31T12:30:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.akella.org\/mani\/?p=704"},"modified":"2023-03-31T14:13:19","modified_gmt":"2023-03-31T19:13:19","slug":"is-desire-preventing-us-from-achieving-lifes-goals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.akella.org\/mani\/is-desire-preventing-us-from-achieving-lifes-goals\/","title":{"rendered":"Is desire preventing us from achieving life\u2019s goals?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\">\"To be content with what we possess is the greatest and most secure of riches.\" \n- Marcus Tullius Cicero\n \nKabir - The couplet\n\u091a\u093e\u0939 \u092e\u093f\u091f\u0940, \u091a\u093f\u0902\u0924\u093e \u092e\u093f\u091f\u0940 \u092e\u0928\u0935\u093e \u092c\u0947\u092a\u0930\u0935\u093e\u0939 \u0964\n\u091c\u093f\u0938\u0915\u094b \u0915\u0941\u091b \u0928\u0939\u0940\u0902 \u091a\u093e\u0939\u093f\u090f \u0935\u0939 \u0936\u0939\u0928\u0936\u093e\u0939\u0965\n \nTransliterated:\nChaah miti, chinta miti, manwa beparwaah |\nJisko kuch nahi chahiye, wah Shahenshah ||\n \nTranslation:\nSays Kabir \u2013 when desire vanishes, so does worry |\nHe who desires nothing, is the true lord of all ||\n \nMy understanding:\nIt is easy to say \u2013 and so many say it \u2013 conquer desire, and you will find true satisfaction. But how does one go about it?\nConquering desire is not an easy task, as it involves a fundamental shift in how we think and approach life. However, there are several steps one must take to conquer desire:\n\u2022\tRecognize the root of desire: Understand that desire is often driven by a sense of lack or dissatisfaction and recognize that this sense of lack is often rooted in our thoughts and beliefs.\n\u2022\tPractice mindfulness: Develop a regular mindfulness practice, such as meditation or yoga, to help you become more aware of your thoughts and emotions.\n\u2022\tCultivate contentment: Learn to appreciate what you already have, and find contentment in simple pleasures.\n\u2022\tFocus on gratitude: Focus on the good things in your life, and practice gratitude regularly.\n\u2022\tSet realistic goals: Instead of focusing on material possessions or achievements, set realistic goals that align with your values and contribute to your personal growth.\n\u2022\tLimit exposure to media: Limit your exposure to media that promotes materialism and consumerism, as this can fuel desire and create a sense of lack.\n\u2022\tPractice self-control: Develop self-control by learning to delay gratification and resisting impulsive urges.\n\u2022\tSeek support: Seek support from friends, family, or a therapist to help you stay on track and navigate any challenges that arise.\n\u2022\tEngage in meaningful activities: Engage in activities that bring you fulfillment and meaning, such as volunteering or pursuing a passion.\n\u2022\tEmbrace impermanence: Recognize that everything is impermanent and focus on living in the present moment, rather than clinging to desires or attachments.\n<\/pre>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;To be content with what we possess is the greatest and most secure of riches.&#8221; &#8211; Marcus Tullius Cicero Kabir &#8211; The couplet \u091a\u093e\u0939 \u092e\u093f\u091f\u0940, \u091a\u093f\u0902\u0924\u093e \u092e\u093f\u091f\u0940 \u092e\u0928\u0935\u093e \u092c\u0947\u092a\u0930\u0935\u093e\u0939 \u0964 \u091c\u093f\u0938\u0915\u094b \u0915\u0941\u091b \u0928\u0939\u0940\u0902 \u091a\u093e\u0939\u093f\u090f \u0935\u0939 \u0936\u0939\u0928\u0936\u093e\u0939\u0965 Transliterated: Chaah miti, chinta miti, manwa beparwaah | Jisko kuch nahi chahiye, wah Shahenshah || Translation: Says Kabir \u2013&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-704","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-kabir","category-philosophy"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.akella.org\/mani\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/704","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.akella.org\/mani\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.akella.org\/mani\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.akella.org\/mani\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.akella.org\/mani\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=704"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.akella.org\/mani\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/704\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":706,"href":"https:\/\/www.akella.org\/mani\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/704\/revisions\/706"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.akella.org\/mani\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=704"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.akella.org\/mani\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=704"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.akella.org\/mani\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=704"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}