Awakening Desire

The first step towards re-enchantment involves awakening desire, recognizing that humans are fundamentally desire-based creatures. This concept recalls the teachings of Saint Augustine, who emphasized that the issue lies not in lacking desire, but rather in having disordered desires that lead us to seek fulfillment in superficial pleasures. Instead of condemning these desires, it is crucial to help individuals reconnect with their deeper aspirations for love, community, and fulfillment, ultimately pointing towards their need for God. By tapping into these latent desires, as highlighted in the discussions surrounding sexuality and human connection, individuals can begin to understand that superficial pursuits will never satisfy their deeper thirst for meaning.