{"id":2884,"date":"2024-02-22T06:42:47","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T14:42:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mikeservis.com\/blog\/?p=2884"},"modified":"2024-02-22T06:42:49","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T14:42:49","slug":"desire-and-purpose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mikeservis.com\/blog\/2024\/02\/22\/desire-and-purpose\/","title":{"rendered":"Desire and Purpose"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Desire and purpose
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It’s all too easy to get locked into a pattern of chasing one desire after another. Though you often end up getting what you want, it never seems to be enough, and is quickly replaced by more desires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To get beyond that dilemma, turn your focus toward purpose. Each time a desire arises, stop and consider whether what you want in the moment aligns with a more enduring purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Desire drives you to achieve. Its energy can push you into action and sustain your efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure all that energy is pointed in a meaningful direction. Rather than merely satisfying a fleeting desire, you can use the energy in the service of a fulfilling purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though you certainly must address immediate needs, seek to do so without compromising your long-term goals. You’re actually very skilled and experienced at achieving what you choose to achieve, and it’s in your best interest to use that power thoughtfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before jumping and striving for what you desire, ask if it will matter a year from now, and if not, then what will? Turn your energy and awareness toward deeper purpose, and create the fulfillment of which you’re capable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

— Ralph Marston<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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