We all desire x, y, z; but in reality, it isn’t about the thing we desire, we love the desire itself. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
For example we don’t really desire that sports car, we desire the notion of being strong, confident, fast, reckless, sexy, macho, manly, and cool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We don’t desire that new camera; we desire the feeling of being inspired and uplifted in our photography. The object (camera) is simply a manifestation of our desire to go out and make new photos which bring us joy and delight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Love the desires, not the material things. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/BB13A50F-806D-4245-A4F3-6C4A6AFEAE15.jpeg?resize=1180%2C787&ssl=1\")
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<\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe point is to eliminate all of your desires. Our desires and passions are good. However we don’t want to get suckered into desiring stuff; we desire the metaphysical feeling<\/em> and emotion<\/em> of empowerment, confidence, strength, and joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFocus on self development, not stuff acquisition <\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/17316B3B-3FE5-4619-85C3-625E4E054EBE.jpeg?resize=1180%2C786&ssl=1\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nInstead of desiring to buy a Ferrari, maybe we can start lifting weights and make our bodies look as powerful and fast as a Ferrari. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Instead of seeking these new designer clothes, perhaps we can develop our social skills and self confidence in order to interact with others with brazen confidence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Instead of seeking that new device, perhaps we can try to “cut to the chase” and do the most direct thing possible: make as much artwork as possible!<\/strong> (photos, videos, beats, poems, writing, images, sketches, calligraphs).<\/p>\n\n\n\nMake yourself! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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NYC, 2019<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li> <\/figure><\/li><\/figure><\/li><\/figure><\/li><\/figure><\/li><\/figure><\/li><\/figure><\/li><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe point is to eliminate all of your desires. Our desires and passions are good. However we don’t want to get suckered into desiring stuff; we desire the metaphysical feeling<\/em> and emotion<\/em> of empowerment, confidence, strength, and joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Focus on self development, not stuff acquisition <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nInstead of desiring to buy a Ferrari, maybe we can start lifting weights and make our bodies look as powerful and fast as a Ferrari. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Instead of seeking these new designer clothes, perhaps we can develop our social skills and self confidence in order to interact with others with brazen confidence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Instead of seeking that new device, perhaps we can try to “cut to the chase” and do the most direct thing possible: make as much artwork as possible!<\/strong> (photos, videos, beats, poems, writing, images, sketches, calligraphs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make yourself! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
ERIC <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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