Day 16: The Gift of Desire (Day 1 Cleanse, Ford)

"Desire is the spark that ignites the flame of your soul and illuminates your innate creativity, imagination, and vision." starts out Ford in day 1 of the Consciousness Cleanse.  We were all born with our soul's desires.  Over time we may have silenced them because we were too ashamed that if we followed our desire's then we wouldn't be accepted and loved by our family and friends; that we might be looked upon as selfish or might not get what we would ask for.  However, it is desire that propels us to grow and evolve, moving closer to your higher self. 

Day 1 Exercises:
Make a list of inner and outer desires:

A close family

A support group of friends

A thriving career in PQ counseling

A beautiful penthouse in downtown Denver

Inner peace

Confidence

A happy and loving relationship

Choose two desires:

1.  A happy and loving relationship.

2.  A successful career in Pure Qualities.

Why do you want these desires?

I want a happy and loving relationship because having a partner that I can share my life with makes me happy and aids me in growing and learning to be better.  He would challenge me spiritually and would provide love.  We would be partners, helping each other in this life.  A successful career in PQ would give me the ability to help others emotionally with their lives.  I would dedicate all my work time to helping other people out through the program.  I would be happy because it would provide me with money to live and a place to express my ideas with others.  

     Last, I cut out some pictures from a magazine representing myself in a loving, healthy relationship and as a successful PQ counselor.  I have pasted these photos into my journal to look at at least twice a day.  I like listing my desires.  I feel more focused and energized knowing what my desires are.  I encourage you to do the same.  More on this topic can be found on Oprah.com at Gift of Desire.