Are You Afraid of Desire? The Truth About Desire - Teal Swan

Are You Afraid of Desire? The Truth About Desire. Are you afraid of desire in today's video I'll explain why most people are afraid of desire and what the real truth about desire is. If you want to know more about desire, keep watching this video.

People tell themselves that desire causes personal suffering. That desire causes a separation between them and the people they love. That desire causes people to get hurt. That desire means they are not evolved or spiritually mature enough. That desire implies missing the value of what is and the list goes on and on. But, in order to live a healthy, happy, fulfilling life, you must come to love desire instead of be afraid of desire.

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Teal Swan is a New Thought Leader and a Bestselling Author who is an expert in human development and relationships. She has over a decade of experience working with people of all walks of life with a mission to reduce human suffering.

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[FeonaLeeJones]

Especially as a part Asian woman… We are taught to not speak up and not express what it is you want. I am working on busting that energy. Thank you for the video!

[TealSwanOfficial]

Incase You'd Rather Read About It Instead: In order to live a healthy, happy, fulfilling life, you must come to love desire instead of be afraid of desire.

[thebetterpodcast]

If you do not follow your desires, you will not align with your destiny.

[annstewart]

I have learnt from my mother to suppress my own needs and desires. I have always seen her serving others unselfishly. I feel guilty for meeting any of me desires as an adult.

[seeliekeely]

Just integrated this lesson.

For a very long time I created a huge distraction of my inherent desire of being adored and protected, and it turned into a major trigger based around others getting that very need met by being vulnerable in a way I could not access.

My trauma came to a head today. A worst nightmare of mine came true. I sat in a somatic felt experience if that pain and from it, came a tiny desire revealed to me, that had long disguised itself as a horrific monster.

For anyone reading, your trauma is there to teach you so much. Sit with it, listen to your body's sensations, and you may find that, like me, a desire reveals itself to you like a little gift informing you about your neglected needs. 💕 I hope this speaks to someone.

[TheEladriel]

Desire should be taken for both its positive and negative aspects. It is the flame of life and very necessary but as all fire it can destroy when it gets the best of us. To deny desire will surely lead to misfortune as the unconscious elements will become conscious in the most disagreeable ways. But to give in to desire without reservation is also dangerous as you will be giving yourself away to be burnt by the fires of passion, needless to say this is where recklessness meets the sharp edges that unchecked desire produces. A certain level of composure is always necessary especially when dealing with something as fundamentally volatile as what we most want.

[jennyxuchi]

"Joy is really about this never-ending process, of consistently aligning with your ever-amending desires."

[Noblesse]

I desire to have all my desires fulfilled ❤

[graveyardghost]

Being a writer and an artist, I know what you say is true. Without deep desires, even obsessions, my work would never see the light of day. If you repress desire, you deny life. Wonderful video!

[thebetterpodcast]

I am afraid of desire because I don't think I am good enough

[JB-oggn]

So perfect. This is what I needed today. As a kid, my basic needs often weren’t taken care of. When I expressed them, I was treated as though it was selfish to have basic needs. I’ve only ever been able to pursue my desires if I can find a way for them to serve others/the group. This has led me to me playing a hero/savior archetype. The idea that I can do things just for myself, and that self-love and other love are one in the same (if it is true love), has been a profound shift. I’m growing into self-love, self-compassion, self-care, but desire is still hard. I have so much programming around my desires being selfish. Thank you for presenting a vision of spirituality that isn’t constantly trying to kill or transcend the human, but rather to integrate him/her/they.

[aliciapatience]

"Quality relationships over longevity of relationships" resonates with me! Most couples I know who have been married for so long, show no real signs of quality anymore...

[shadowyoptimism]

Desires are contagious, doesn't matter where and it will not be the perfect time, but it will certainly be a perfect moment, just remember self control until you meet the end goal, most get that backwards.

[CrystalHartley]

Teal I love you and can't wait to meet you someday your teachings have completely changed my life and I want to express deep levels of gratitude for you

[victorstle]

I'm literally on an island, Galapagos, through my DESIRE to Know and Unite this beautiful Pacha Mama, and the great lighr and void beyond. Blessings.

[montelo]

People around me have convinced me that my needs are my desires and on top of that teaching things such as "desires are the root of all evil" "desire less, be grateful for what you have" etc. I can understand why I feel the agony, the deep sense of longing for something, the depression. I know now why. I confirm now.

[jyla]

Hi Ms. Teal. My mother died almost 20 years ago, which brought a lot of trauma in my life. Now that I am healing, I always consider you as my mother figure. Thank you!

[demonicaxeman]

I have a lot less desires today than I did 4 years ago. Not because I achieved goals i desired, but because the pain of going through with it was no longer worth it to me. I have associated desire with pain so much, I no longer see a difference between the 2. I just have pain now and that has drastically stunted my desires. My expansion has also stunted. I’m okay with all of that.

[nadsnotredame]

Pursuing what you desire is not a sin, it is a birthright!

[biljanao]

Judging by the comments, so many don't understand desire as life force and are happier by relying on socially determined desires. Excellent video Teal 🙏♥️