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Reawaken Your Desires

Charity • 13 September 2023

Reawaken Your Desires

In my years of working with clients, I've encountered many individuals who reach a point in their lives where they've lost touch with their own desires, wants, and needs. Often, they find themselves overwhelmed by the weight of responsibilities and obligations, which can be a significant barrier to understanding their true desires. Through heartfelt conversations, I've come to realize that for many, this disconnect harks back to their childhood.


A specific example comes to mind. One client shared her close bond with both parents. Her father, even now, avoids making decisions, while her mother, driven by a need for control and security, took charge of all household choices. For this client, this dynamic felt entirely normal, providing a sense of comfort in relinquishing decision-making.


However, this coping mechanism led to a loss of connection with her own desires for her husband, meals, social interactions, and more. Her career consumed her, leaving little room for anything else. Her husband noticed her struggle; mentioning how she wouldn't even pick out a dress or what to eat for the day.


I identified that she felt disconnected with herself. I identified her underlying fear of desiring something that might upset her husband, driving her to avoid conflict. As many of us know, when we make decisions from a place of fear or wanting to avoid conflict, we create conflict within ourselves and we are preventing ourselves from having what we truly desire.


I urged her to embark on a week-long journey of self-reflection, asking herself, "What do I desire?" numerous times a day. Then with every opportunity to make a choice, especially when being asked by someone else, she was encouraged to sit with the question until her body and/or subconscious gave her an answer. Furthermore she was encouraged to pause for 5 seconds, close her eyes, take a deep breathe and ask herself what do I desire here, then she could answer.


She found that she did have preferences and desires. Within a few weeks, she felt a newfound vitality. Her desire for connection and intimacy with her partner and others surged.


I implore each of you to take moments to ask yourselves, "What do I desire?" Embrace those desires with courage, even if they sway from someone else's expectations. Play with this concept, and observe the transformative effect it may have on your life, much like it did for my client. Reconnect with your desires and allow them to breathe life back into you.

“Profound desire, true desire is the desire to be close to someone.”

- Paulo Coelho, Eleven Minutes

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About five years ago, I looked around and saw everyone shouting the same thing: Make more money. Make more money. UGH. Yes, we all want money — but is that really the true desire?  That year, without even realizing it, I made $180,000. I was seeing an average of 35 clients a week, with 40–45 on the books. People late-canceled, no-showed, and I was exhausted. I wasn’t happy. I didn’t feel successful. I didn’t even know I’d made that much money until I did my taxes the next year. I was grasping at what I thought I valued: money and success. But those aren’t my values at all. My real values? Freedom. Authenticity. Generosity. Love and connection. Being of service. Empowering others. So I decided maybe I wanted to “work smarter, not harder.” I hired my first business coach. Turns out… she had a one-size-fits-all approach. It was a major waste of money. But I did learn something important: what doesn’t work for me. I often get clarity from the unaligned suggestions people give me. That contrast is useful. I also learned that most business coaches and social media experts have no idea how to market my work. I’m the one telling them what keywords to use. They make big promises and don’t follow through. How many times have I heard, “I’ll personally help you build your funnels,” only to receive templates for chiropractors and medspas? Umm… what? And funnels? I have yet to see one actually work for my kind of work. What I’ve learned over the last five years I don’t want to work with large groups. It drains me. My classes will never be more than 10 people in person, and online I cap at 20. I want to offer individual care, not mass-produced transformation. My desire for freedom, authenticity, and grace shapes how I work and who I attract. I entered a greedy stage for a while — and it blocked me. Generosity is one of my core values. If I’m charging more than I’d pay for my own care, I’m out of alignment. I value a personal approach. I value meeting people where they are and gently helping them move beyond their resistance. I don’t need to manipulate anyone into buying my programs. My ideal clients are ready. They’re eager. They want to expand from desire and possibility, not fear and pressure. I’m not solving problems for people — I’m empowering them to find pleasure, confidence, and self-advocacy. I teach people to have a relationship with sensation and pleasure. To love themselves. To speak their desires in ways that invite connection. My ultimate desire is for my clients to feel as good in their bodies and about their sexual expression as I do. There’s no monetary value you can place on that. People tell me I’ll never be rich. That my revenue will always be limited. They say it like it’s an insult — like I’m a silly woman. I disagree. I am rich in life and love. I am rich in my lack of internalized shame and regret. And that is worth more than any funnel.
by Charity Danker 28 March 2024
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