Your desire must not violate the sanctity of life. A selfdetrimental or destructive desire has no merit.
Distinguish between your need and greed. Which of the two does your desire stem from?
Your desire must be found in your belief in your own abilities. Ask yourself if you have the skills, ability and knowledge to fulfil your desire.
Visualise and feel that you have got what you wanted. This kind of an exercise is most potent just before you fall asleep and immediately after waking up when the soil of the subconscious mind is most fertile and will allow fruition of any seed of desire planted in it.
Follow prayer and visualisation backed by actions in accordance with your desire. Keep your mind focused in the present moment rather than the perceived results. Remember, while it is great to have your desires fulfiled, every desire is followed either by another desire or the fear of loss of what you have gained. So nurture the ultimate desire to reach a state of unconditional delight within which lies is the true goal of every human life.
Source: TOI, 13/8/2007
