The Subtle Trap of Desire: A Reflection on Inner Freedom
- Karenina Fabrizzi
- Apr 7
- 2 min read
Desire, when closely observed, reveals itself not as the gentle spark of inspiration we often believe it to be, but as a subtle and persistent source of suffering.
It disguises itself in many forms: ambition, longing, aspiration, but beneath its surface lies a deep and often unconscious craving that disturbs our peace.
Most of the time, desire is misunderstood and confused with lust, a form of intense, insatiable craving that consumes rather than nourishes.
What starts as a simple wish can easily grow into a restless hunger.
We compare ourselves to others: we want the success of our neighbor, the fame of a Hollywood star, the genius of a great artist...
We become envious, without realizing it, of everything we are not, forgetting the simple miracle of who we already are.
This comparison turns desire into misery. We chase after illusions, forgetting the value of presence, of being rooted in the now.
In this pursuit, we lose sight of our own path. We are no longer creating our life; we are reacting to someone else’s version of it.
And this is the eternal trap, living inside an imaginary prison of "not enough" that we build for ourselves, brick by brick, thought by thought, without even noticing.
So, what can we do?
The first and most vital step is awareness. Realizing this dynamic is already a step toward freedom. When we begin to observe our thoughts, those little sparks of comparison, envy, self-doubt, we can pause. We can study them like a student studies a lesson, with curiosity instead of judgment. We can begin to practice mastery, learning to catch these thoughts early, understanding where they come from and letting them pass without attaching our worth to them.
This approach is especially relevant in the world of art. It’s easy to feel envy toward other artists with incredible techniques or widespread recognition.
But what if, instead of comparing, we chose to admire? Instead of shrinking in their shadow, we allowed their brilliance to become a light that guides us forward? We could learn from them, observe their process, study their craft. Practice what they do. Repeat, and repeat again and again.
Repetition is the key, not to become them, but to become the fullest expression of ourselves.
In the end, the only real freedom lies in presence. In accepting who we are while gently and consistently moving toward who we can become.
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