You may feel as if you are being overtaken by cravings today, even if your life is typically defined by asceticism. An indulgent mood can compel you to seek out luxuries you might normally shy away from in favor of more moderate pleasures. While you are likely feeling sensuous and tolerant of these flights of fancy, you may be doing yourself a disservice by satisfying your whims in a literal way. If you take the time to look deeper into your longing for luxury, you may discover that you are feeling deprived of love, security, or intellectual stimulation. As you address the deeper needs underlying your cravings today, you may find the peace of mind you were seeking all along.

When we examine the root of our cravings before indulging our whims, we can be sure that our desires are real rather than a distorted reflection of our emotional longings. While desire is a natural part of life, it is not always as straightforward as it first appears to be. The indulgences we covet are often nothing more than shadows concealing our legitimate needs. We can ensure that we derive satisfaction from the fulfillment of our desires by simply investigating their foundations. Thus empowered to discern the deeper emotional significance of our cravings, we can determine how best to satiate ourselves and whether these cravings are indicative of lingering issues that need to be addressed. Your longings will grow ever more transparent as you examine them today, allowing you to give yourself precisely what you need.