People often interchange the terms ‘wants vs desires’. So, this query is very subtle. Our mind may even purposely dismiss its inherent nuances. Yet our answer will reveal how we live our life and work on our business.
WARNING: When you dig down deep enough, your mind may get very agitated and force you to abandon the question. Hopefully, you will be intrigued enough to probe further.
Why is it important to know the difference between wants and desires?
Because herein lies the key to creating and sustaining a successful life. Some entrepreneurs prefer satisfying their wants and see desires as frivolous or at best, fantasies. Others may say that both are important and it really depends on the particular situation. Still others may already be living in the Consciousness of their Vision while going about their day to day activities.
Fair enough. To answer this question we have to know – what is a want? Tulshi Sen, author of Ancient Secrets Of Success For Today’s World says that a want comes out of some kind of lack, and is often driven by fear or pain. This can lead us to take courage, create a powerful strategic focus or wallow in anxiety and self-doubt. A desire on the other hand, is a promise already living in our heart and is driven by the innate motivation to complete that desire. So, let’s ask the deeper question.
What is our motivation behind what we do? Why did we get up this morning – to put food on the table and have extra money in the bank for those special luxuries for ourself and our dear ones? Or is it to pay off our debts and try to get ahead of the game? Or, maybe we want to make so much money that we can retire early to pursue that favorite hobby or travel the world. It may be to do what we love while giving back to others.
Why do you desire success?
We must seek the answer. Be especially true to ourselves here. Let’s take a few moments to go inside to get our own answer. If other questions arise, that’s good. We just keep probing till our answer rings true for us. The more we write down our answers, the more clearly we’ll understand our own motivations and the more powerful we will become. It will make us less dependent on outside conditions for our success. Now, what was hidden can be revealed.
This work is unique to each of us. No one else can do it for us. Our own mind will try to take over the job of our Consciousness and make us forget who we are. Beyond that there are whole industries, so-called experts and substances waiting to direct our mind to avoid pain or gain some measure of pleasure or wealth. So we must be wary of those distractors, as well.
I say this because in the past I did allow others undue influence in my life. I became overly dependent on their advice and so-called energetic knowingness. One day I had a rude awakening and it made be realize in no uncertain terms that nobody can break into the sacred territory of my Consciousness unless I allowed them in. It was a great lesson in self-discovery. I also learned that there are no shortcuts to truly knowing yourself. The good, the bad and even the ugly experiences will bring you back into your own Being if you are willing to learn from them.
The best teachers inspire at the level of principles.
They never tell you specifically what you should do with your life. They know that inner breakthroughs must be self-discovered and not prescribed by themselves or others. Ultimately, only you can tap into your infinite Self to realize who you really are and what you want to become in this Universe of infinite possibilities.
REMEMBER THIS: the untrained mind loves to be flattered, appeased and directed. It always rules out of fear and anxiety, unless it is put back in it’s place by our Consciousness. Once that happens, our mind is set free to explore and help us attain success beyond its wildest imaginings.
So the real work is to develop the mental muscles to overcome the fears and denials of the mind and its conspirators and place trust where it belongs, in our own heart. Now we can allow our deepest desires to bring the success we long for and deserve. At the same time, we will confidently allow others into our life to help us along the way.
Yes? Here’s what you’ll experience:
Knowing the Law behind leading a successful life does not automatically enable you to actually create a successful life or business. And yet, we know our thoughts create our reality. Even the scientists have told us that.
Modern history is filled with stories of impossible dreams being fulfilled. Entrepreneurs overcome insurmountable odds to accomplish their dreams. They tap into a deep well of inner strength, courage and self-confidence. And some have even shared their success pathways, wanting to help others reach or even surpass the level they themselves enjoy. Many students, however, have been unable to achieve similar success, even when properly motivated. Why is that?
It takes great courage to go for what you really want. And entrepreneurs seem to have plenty of it. Yet despite great intentions, most fall short of the mark.
Recently, Tulshi Sen sat down with radio show host Shushma Datt in Vancouver Canada to share the process of how to overcome the fear of success and develop a powerful mindset for success in business and in life.
Many people creating an online business are getting completely overwhelmed. They’ve entered this vast ocean without knowing exactly where to go, what kind of boat is needed, or what types of oars or engines are required to get there.
If we would like to finally realize new possibilities for our life and our business, vision and manifest a winning formula for success, and thoroughly enjoy the fruits of our efforts without the pain of relentless stress and fear of losing what we have carefully gained, then changing the way we think and work is critical.