Sex for Saints Episode 133 - Competing Desires
Nov 6, 2020
Is your spouse feeling overlooked? Discover how to navigate competing desires for a more fulfilling relationship. Learn to identify true versus false desires and the power of your higher brain over lower instincts. Explore practical strategies to align choices with long-term goals. Embrace personal growth and tackle emotional hurdles with the help of a coaching program. Small sacrifices, like a few minutes of sleep, can lead to significant improvements in love and connection!
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Immediate vs Long-Term Desire
- Immediate desires often feel important but aren't aligned with long-term happiness.
- Giving into immediate urges usually sacrifices what we really want for lasting satisfaction.
Target Shopping Impulse Example
- A shopping trip to Target often leads to buying unneeded items driven by momentary happiness.
- Later, these things usually bring guilt or indifference, not lasting joy.
Sugar Craving Example
- The desire for sugar is strong and tastes good initially, but satisfaction quickly fades.
- Yet people often keep eating despite decreasing enjoyment and negative consequences.