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Your Desire Isn't the Problem: Buddhism & Psychotherapy on Why You Should Embrace It
Open to Desire: Embracing a Lust for Life
Most spiritual teachings tell you to kill your desires. But what if that’s exactly the wrong move? Psychiatrist and longtime meditator Mark Epstein reveals the shocking truth from his book *Open to Desire: Embracing a Lust for Life*. He argues that desire isn’t your enemy—it’s your fuel for life. The real problem is confusing a healthy wish for connection with a compulsive craving that leaves you empty. Learn the difference between *tanha* (toxic grasping) and *chanda* (life force), and discover the psychological art of 'holding desire' without acting on it or repressing it. This isn’t about giving up wanting—it’s about learning to want *wisely*. Stop the spiritual bypass. Start living.
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