-Deva Narayan

In the digital age, desires are always by your side. From smartphones to career promotions, desires form the greater part of what propels you through the day. No doubt having goals is great, however, an unlimited series of wants can result in stress, unhappiness, and a permanent sense of unfulfillment. Liberating oneself from ceaseless desires doesn’t mean you have to disclaim all worldly pleasures altogether rather it’s finding peace and balance in what you have. Here are some strategies on how to do that.

Desires are embedded in human nature and usually represent the instinct to survive. But with the advent of consumerism, desires have proliferated well beyond such basic issues. The initial process of taming desires is getting to know them better. Desires quite often come when you feel that something is missed, or that something externally will bring you eternal happiness. Understanding that self-content is very important is at this step.

When it comes to managing desires, mindfulness and meditation are weapons enough. With the practice of mindfulness, you will be able to turn your brain on what is going on inside of you which includes your cravings. Such consciousness makes it possible for you to discover your desires without automatically acting on them. Meditation helps in calming the mind and developing a sense of inner peace. Regular meditation practice can reduce the intensity of desires and help you develop a more balanced perspective on what you truly need.

Minimalism is more of a lifestyle/ fashion that lets you live with less, do more, and appreciate what you have. This ideology is against social practices such as advertising and marketing schemes. By embracing minimalism you can lessen the disorder in your life and push experiences above objects. This shift can, indeed, be the reason for decreasing the frequency of continuously seeking new things. If the continuous wants are to a great extent affecting your mental and overall well-being, you might need to look at seeking professional help. The problems can help implement strategies as well as provide advice on how to get rid of these wishes.

The path to inner peace and contentment leads through the release of perpetual cravings. Wealth is built on a clear picture of what you want, by mindfulness and focus, rather than accumulation for its own sake. You will be amazed at how liberating it can be when you let go of all that is unnecessary and live with just enough. The foundation of well-being does not disallow self-gifts rather seeks harmony and satisfaction in what you have and who you are.