Post by VixensVengeance on May 5, 2020 18:04:59 GMT
Wish Versus Desire
Most people consider the terms “wish” and “desire” as synonymous. But to a Sith they are very different. Knowing this difference is the key to finding success in your endeavors.
The majority of people are wishful. Wishing is simply a feeling or hoping for something to happen that is otherwise not easily attainable. It can be a thought in one’s head or a prayer to a God or a pleading to the “universe” to change the course of time and the fabric of reality to fulfill a craving they have in their life. Regardless of the method, they are pleading for some outside force to control the external factors in their life and, by some miracle or unbelievable luck, have that external force gift to them the thing wished for.
Occasionally acts like wishing do come to pass. But if a wish is realized the only real result is a complete lack of appreciation and a failure to realize the ability to actually hold on to what has been gained for very long. This is because wishing is a passive act that lacks any sort of engagement in a process or sacrifice given by the wisher to achieve the wish. They failed to build up the necessary skills and knowledge that needs to come with realizing the “unattainable”. And because they did nothing to earn what was attained they have no means to maintain greatness in their life.
Of course the more likely scenario when relying on wishing is that the wish is never achieved at all. The wisher will simply sit around on their ass and wish, or “visualize” for something to come to pass for their entire wasted lives. They want to bypass the journey and all the hard work to get right to the reward. And there are tons of false ideas and gimmicks that people will buy into in order to fool themselves into this sort of laziness. Books like “The Secret” or false magical ideas like “The Law of Attraction” try to hide the fact that only those who have arrived at the destination through the journey know the actual true “secret of greatness” – That true achievement can only be obtained by transformation through the doorway of desire.
Unlike a wish, a desire is an active process. One that conveys the idea that whatever is yearned for is not attainable without a chase. But those that are willing to conquer fear and give sacrifice in pursuit of their desire may achieve the impossible. They understand that no one sets limits for them but themselves. Limits perceived like this in one’s life are constructed out of fear and so this is the first thing that must be conquered when a life of desire is undertaken in pursuit of greatness. It is a process of actively and continually seeking self-evolution as one looks aggressively for opportunity. You set your sights on the object of your desire and then take the time and make the effort to prepare accordingly. You understand that whatever you desire, you can and will get if you truly have that passion.
When you desire something, for whatever reason it may be, you fundamentally change how you view the unattainable. You realize that nothing is, in fact, unattainable. Your mind is absolutely limitless. You can conceive and truly believe in something that many people will find to be absurd. You can make possible what others say is impossible through dedication and hard work and sacrifice and not being afraid of failure or humiliation on the journey.
Others will tell you that it can’t be done. This is because you remind them of their own inability to overcome their fear. This is the distinction between someone who wishes and someone who desires. The wisher allows themselves to think that something is impossible. They are able to hide from their desire and to forgive themselves for not chasing after that dream. They are willfully blind, and see a world full of limits and impossibilities. If something is simply impossible, they have an excuse not to do anything about it. They can be relieved that they do not have to try, do not have to face the possibility of failure. They can die knowing that their wildest dreams were indeed impossible and they had no choice but to live a comfortable, normal life.
A Sith will shatter these chains. They do not wish, they desire! And then set their sights on the prize. They will never give up because they know they will work, and they will fail, and they will sacrifice, but they will ultimately achieve. A Sith takes responsibility for their fate and lines up their mindset and actions accordingly with no excuses and no impossibilities and no limits on mind, spirit or body. Achieving their heart’s wildest desires, they also become the ones that will not only change themselves but the world.
What are your wildest dreams? Do you think they’re crazy, or do you think they’re attainable? Are you aiming high enough? If a lot of people around you doubt what you desire, take it as a sign that you might be on the right path. And know that you may not get what you desire today. Not even for a couple of years. Maybe even decades. But if you have one life to live, why not go all in on your dream? Why not fail and drag yourself through the hard times? What are you afraid of?
Overcoming fear is the first step but how do you proceed after that? I advise 6 major steps to consider. These steps will help to align your life with your goals, changing you from someone who simply passively wishes to someone who actively desires and then acts on that desire.
• Think about the exact thing you desire. Don’t come up with a vague statement like “I want a lot of money.” Be definite, exact and precise in your goal. This needs to be a tangible goal that can easily be identified and shown to have been achieved. “I want 100k in my savings account”.
• Determine exactly what you intend to give in return for the money you desire. What are you willing to sacrifice? There is no such thing as something for nothing in life.
• Establish a definite date when you intend to possess the thing you desire. Give yourself a deadline and it will make you efficient with your time. Dream wildly, but plan efficiently and use milestones on the path to your target.
• Create a definite plan for carrying out your desire, and begin immediately, whether you feel ready or not, put this plan into action. This is the most important part. Many people will plan and dream but never execute. Start now, because you will never be 100% ready.
• Write out a clear, concise statement using the SMART system.
o Specific – describe a well-defined, clear, and unambiguous goal you want to achieve.
o Measurable – specific criteria (milestones) that measures your progress towards the accomplishment of the goal
o Achievable – Is this goal Attainable and not impossible to accomplish?
o Relevant – is this goal Within reach, realistic, and relevant to your passion?
o Time-bound – set a clearly defined timeline, include start and target dates to create a sense of urgency.
• Continually monitor your progress. Review your smart goals periodically to keep yourself on track. Remember that these goals should not be easy to accomplish so consistency not intensity is a key factor.
By utilizing these six steps in a consistent and precise manner they will begin to become second nature to every aspect of your life as a Sith. All that remains is walking through that door of desire and getting to work!
Most people consider the terms “wish” and “desire” as synonymous. But to a Sith they are very different. Knowing this difference is the key to finding success in your endeavors.
The majority of people are wishful. Wishing is simply a feeling or hoping for something to happen that is otherwise not easily attainable. It can be a thought in one’s head or a prayer to a God or a pleading to the “universe” to change the course of time and the fabric of reality to fulfill a craving they have in their life. Regardless of the method, they are pleading for some outside force to control the external factors in their life and, by some miracle or unbelievable luck, have that external force gift to them the thing wished for.
Occasionally acts like wishing do come to pass. But if a wish is realized the only real result is a complete lack of appreciation and a failure to realize the ability to actually hold on to what has been gained for very long. This is because wishing is a passive act that lacks any sort of engagement in a process or sacrifice given by the wisher to achieve the wish. They failed to build up the necessary skills and knowledge that needs to come with realizing the “unattainable”. And because they did nothing to earn what was attained they have no means to maintain greatness in their life.
Of course the more likely scenario when relying on wishing is that the wish is never achieved at all. The wisher will simply sit around on their ass and wish, or “visualize” for something to come to pass for their entire wasted lives. They want to bypass the journey and all the hard work to get right to the reward. And there are tons of false ideas and gimmicks that people will buy into in order to fool themselves into this sort of laziness. Books like “The Secret” or false magical ideas like “The Law of Attraction” try to hide the fact that only those who have arrived at the destination through the journey know the actual true “secret of greatness” – That true achievement can only be obtained by transformation through the doorway of desire.
Unlike a wish, a desire is an active process. One that conveys the idea that whatever is yearned for is not attainable without a chase. But those that are willing to conquer fear and give sacrifice in pursuit of their desire may achieve the impossible. They understand that no one sets limits for them but themselves. Limits perceived like this in one’s life are constructed out of fear and so this is the first thing that must be conquered when a life of desire is undertaken in pursuit of greatness. It is a process of actively and continually seeking self-evolution as one looks aggressively for opportunity. You set your sights on the object of your desire and then take the time and make the effort to prepare accordingly. You understand that whatever you desire, you can and will get if you truly have that passion.
When you desire something, for whatever reason it may be, you fundamentally change how you view the unattainable. You realize that nothing is, in fact, unattainable. Your mind is absolutely limitless. You can conceive and truly believe in something that many people will find to be absurd. You can make possible what others say is impossible through dedication and hard work and sacrifice and not being afraid of failure or humiliation on the journey.
Others will tell you that it can’t be done. This is because you remind them of their own inability to overcome their fear. This is the distinction between someone who wishes and someone who desires. The wisher allows themselves to think that something is impossible. They are able to hide from their desire and to forgive themselves for not chasing after that dream. They are willfully blind, and see a world full of limits and impossibilities. If something is simply impossible, they have an excuse not to do anything about it. They can be relieved that they do not have to try, do not have to face the possibility of failure. They can die knowing that their wildest dreams were indeed impossible and they had no choice but to live a comfortable, normal life.
A Sith will shatter these chains. They do not wish, they desire! And then set their sights on the prize. They will never give up because they know they will work, and they will fail, and they will sacrifice, but they will ultimately achieve. A Sith takes responsibility for their fate and lines up their mindset and actions accordingly with no excuses and no impossibilities and no limits on mind, spirit or body. Achieving their heart’s wildest desires, they also become the ones that will not only change themselves but the world.
What are your wildest dreams? Do you think they’re crazy, or do you think they’re attainable? Are you aiming high enough? If a lot of people around you doubt what you desire, take it as a sign that you might be on the right path. And know that you may not get what you desire today. Not even for a couple of years. Maybe even decades. But if you have one life to live, why not go all in on your dream? Why not fail and drag yourself through the hard times? What are you afraid of?
Overcoming fear is the first step but how do you proceed after that? I advise 6 major steps to consider. These steps will help to align your life with your goals, changing you from someone who simply passively wishes to someone who actively desires and then acts on that desire.
• Think about the exact thing you desire. Don’t come up with a vague statement like “I want a lot of money.” Be definite, exact and precise in your goal. This needs to be a tangible goal that can easily be identified and shown to have been achieved. “I want 100k in my savings account”.
• Determine exactly what you intend to give in return for the money you desire. What are you willing to sacrifice? There is no such thing as something for nothing in life.
• Establish a definite date when you intend to possess the thing you desire. Give yourself a deadline and it will make you efficient with your time. Dream wildly, but plan efficiently and use milestones on the path to your target.
• Create a definite plan for carrying out your desire, and begin immediately, whether you feel ready or not, put this plan into action. This is the most important part. Many people will plan and dream but never execute. Start now, because you will never be 100% ready.
• Write out a clear, concise statement using the SMART system.
o Specific – describe a well-defined, clear, and unambiguous goal you want to achieve.
o Measurable – specific criteria (milestones) that measures your progress towards the accomplishment of the goal
o Achievable – Is this goal Attainable and not impossible to accomplish?
o Relevant – is this goal Within reach, realistic, and relevant to your passion?
o Time-bound – set a clearly defined timeline, include start and target dates to create a sense of urgency.
• Continually monitor your progress. Review your smart goals periodically to keep yourself on track. Remember that these goals should not be easy to accomplish so consistency not intensity is a key factor.
By utilizing these six steps in a consistent and precise manner they will begin to become second nature to every aspect of your life as a Sith. All that remains is walking through that door of desire and getting to work!
