13: Listening to Your Heart's Desires: Unlocking Joy & Purpose

What if your heart holds the key to your most fulfilling life? In this episode, we explore why your desires matter and how to start listening to them with clarity and curiosity. You'll discover simple ways to tune into your heart’s wisdom, uncover what truly lights you up, and understand why intrinsic desires are the foundation of purposeful living. 

We’ll also dive into the idea of the heart as the “holy grail”—a powerful guide leading you toward deeper joy, purpose, and fulfillment. If you’re ready to reconnect with what truly moves you, this episode is for you!

Additional Resources:

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/partners-heart-history/

Studies show that following desires that align with one’s values and sense of self leads to greater life satisfaction (Sheldon & Elliot, 1999).

Desires that contribute to purpose and meaning—rather than fleeting pleasure—tend to enhance long-term happiness (Baumeister & Vohs, 2002).

Studies show that intrinsic desires (aligned with personal growth, relationships, and meaning) lead to greater well-being than extrinsic desires (focused on wealth, fame, or status) (Deci & Ryan, 1985).

*Study overviews provided by Chat GPT.

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