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%DESIRE COMPLEMENT PURPOSES 781028
Desires and purposes give complementary modes of
direction to human vitality. We may purpose to achieve
the pleasure which another enjoys by fulfillment of their
desires---only to discover that purposing is different
than desiring; and be disappointed to find that conforming
our behavior according to a purpose---does not occasion
the pleasure which comes from giving ourselves to the
expression and fulfillment of our desires. Substituting
purposes, objectives, goals, and programs---for desires,
often occasions perversions.
We may desire the practical advantages of
accomplishments which are achieved by those who discipline
themselves to fulfill purposes with integrity---only to
discover that sincere and intense desire which grips us
with great power, does not occasion accomplishments
without disciplined behavior which is conformed by an
appropriate purpose. Desires and purposes can not
substitute for each other.
It is perverse to purpose to have a desire.
Conformal behavior which is directed by a purpose does not
occasion desires with integrity. Thus marriages of
convenience are often devoid of intimate desires, children
who go to college to fulfill their parents' dreams are not
motivated with integrity, and the "good works" of
legalists are often misdirected by perverse "desires."
A desire to have a purpose may be fulfilled through
considerations, decisions, and actions which define the
purpose and the behavior which will fulfill the purpose.
A purpose can NOT have integrity in the absence of
considerations, decisions, and actions which embody the
purpose in a person who is dedicated to the purpose. It
is not enough to desire to have a purpose.
To purpose to have a purpose (in the absence of
desires) is likely to occasion aimless articulation of
statements-of-"purpose" which lack passion. Such
purposing is not likely to be fruitful or fulfilling.
To desire to have a desire in the absence of the
desire which is desired---is likely to occasion
disappointment---for desiring a desire does not prompt the
desire any more than purposing to have a desire---achieves
the desire.
Desires and purposes are appropriate only within
their own domains.
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