Discover Your True Desires 

In the journey of life, we often get caught up in the hustle—the demands of work, family, and the expectations of others—leaving little time to truly reflect on what we desire. It’s easy to lose sight of our passions and the deeper desires that fuel our soul. In fact, many of us get so busy “doing” that we forget to ask ourselves, “What do I truly want?” 

This question is one of the most empowering we can ask ourselves. The process of journaling for self-discovery can be an incredibly powerful tool to uncover these desires and reconnect with the core of who we are. Journaling allows us the space to pause, reflect, and dig deeper into our hearts to uncover the passions and dreams that may have been buried under layers of obligation or fear. 

But how do you begin this journey of uncovering your true desires? What happens when you realize that what you’ve been chasing isn’t aligned with your authentic self? This isn’t an easy question to answer. However, with the right tools and perspective, you can take the first steps toward real transformation and the fulfillment of your deepest desires. 

Let me share a personal experience of how finding your passions and exploring desires helped me uncover what I truly wanted. It’s a process that involves vulnerability, clarity, and most importantly, taking action to live authentically. 

A few years ago, I found myself at a crossroads. I had been juggling multiple roles—working long hours in a high-pressure job, managing relationship expectations, attending life-coaching courses, and trying to maintain a semblance of balance. It felt like the harder I worked, the further away I was from feeling fulfilled. 

One day, I sat down and opened my journal. I had been using it for years to record daily thoughts, but this time, I decided to dive deeper and ask myself: “What do I truly want?” The more I reflected, the more I realized that I wasn’t living in alignment with my authentic self. I had spent so much time trying to meet everyone else’s needs that I had completely neglected my own. 

This moment of self-reflection led me to explore what I truly desired—not just in my career, but in my relationships, health, and spiritual life. The deeper I dug, the more I started to uncover desires I had pushed aside for years: the desire for creative expression, the desire to help others through personal growth, and the desire to build a life that felt meaningful. 

The breakthrough didn’t come overnight. It was a process of self-awareness, and I had to ask myself tough questions about what I wanted and why I had allowed others’ expectations to shape my path. It was messy at times, and there were moments of doubt. But with every journal entry, I got closer to understanding what I was truly seeking. 

As I began to realign with my true self, I realized I had been ignoring the emotional exploration of what really lit me up. By diving into exploring clarity, I was able to align with my true self in ways I had never thought possible. 

For those looking to do the same, here are a few practical steps you can implement today to uncover your own desires and passions: