Radio Headspace How to Work with Desire in Meditation
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Sep 8, 2025 Desire can often feel like an unquenchable itch, stirring restlessness in our lives. The discussion dives into how cravings surface during meditation and everyday moments. Mindfulness practices are shared to help observe desire instead of letting it control us. Personal stories illustrate the journey of recognizing fleeting wants and embracing acceptance. Ultimately, true satisfaction is about being present with our feelings rather than seeking external fulfillment.
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Post-Meditation Impulse Loop
- Dora describes finishing a meditation workshop then mindlessly scrolling and adding nonessential items to her cart.
- She realized the impulse masked a deeper restlessness, not a need for more things.
Craving As A Passing Wave
- Desire often surfaces as an itch promising satisfaction but only masks restlessness.
- Observing craving reveals it as a transient wave rather than an urgent command.
Sitting With The Urge
- Dora shares a meditation session where she felt a strong impulse to leave and make tea but instead sat with the sensation.
- By naming and breathing into the craving, its edges softened and it became less controlling.