Rapture is freedom from the tyranny of desire. Desire binds you to the idea that the object of your desire — be it love, wealth, achievement, influence, etc.— will make you happy. However, the moment your desire is met, another takes its place. Desire never results in the fulfillment or happiness it promises.
Release desires that are attached to narratives that no longer serve you. Nothing is so valuable that it is worth giving up your freedom and your peace of mind. If you are holding onto desires that cause frustration or make you doubt your self worth, replace them with something else.
Some practices encourage you to release desire altogether. But for most, that is an impractical solution. Freedom comes from being satisfied in wanting. This may sound contradictory. But it is possible when you take a playful approach.
First, don’t take your desires too seriously. You are all just children playing on a playground. Nothing is a worthy trade for your joy. Second, when you think of the object of your desire, adopt an attitude of childlike expectancy and anticipation. Third, rather than attaching happiness to some future event, claim happiness in your present moment.
When you approach desire as something pleasurable rather than something to be conquered, you make it work for you rather than against you. Surrendering to divine timing, you recognize that events are unfolding exactly as they are meant to unfold. And your timing is perfect.
Note: These messages are received through daily meditation and are meant to be shared. I offer them here in love. If a particular message resonates with you, it’s because it was meant for you as much as it was meant for me.
