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Are Your Desires Really Yours? How to Recognize and Reclaim What You Truly Want with Luke Burgis
Are Your Desires Really Yours? How to Recognize and Reclaim What You Truly Want with Luke Burgis
Are Your Desires Really Yours? How to Recognize and Reclaim What You Truly Want with Luke Burgis
Friday 24th October 2025
Explore how desires shape our lives with Luke Burgis. Discover the difference between thin and thick desires for lasting fulfillment.
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Episode Overview
- Differentiate between thin and thick desires for lasting fulfillment.
- Reflect on past experiences to identify true desires.
- Understand how social influences shape your wants.
- Align your desires with your core values.
- Reclaim control over what you truly want in life.
"Not everything we want, not everything we desire is going to be good for us."
How do people find hope in the darkest times? In a fascinating conversation with Eric Zimmer, guest Luke Burgis dives into the concept of desires and how they shape our lives. Luke challenges listeners to question whether their desires are truly their own or if they have been influenced by others.
He introduces the idea of 'mimetic desire,' explaining how humans often imitate the desires of others, leading to a pursuit of wants that might not align with their true values. Through personal anecdotes and insightful discussions, Luke highlights the difference between 'thin desires'—fleeting and often imitated wants—and 'thick desires'—deeper longings that lead to lasting fulfillment. Luke also shares practical advice on how to uncover your true hierarchy of values and align your desires with who you want to be.
By reflecting on past experiences that brought genuine satisfaction, individuals can identify patterns that reveal their 'thick desires.' This episode is not just about identifying what you want but also about understanding why you want it, ultimately helping you reclaim control over your life. If you've ever felt conflicted about your wants or wondered why certain desires seem to control you, this episode offers a fresh perspective on how to navigate these internal battles.
It's an eye-opening discussion that invites you to reflect on what truly matters in your life. Are your desires really yours, or are they borrowed from someone else?