You cannot persist in wanting what you already have. If…
“You cannot persist in wanting what you already have. If you assume you are what you desire to be to the point of ecstasy, you no longer want it. Your imaginal act is as much a creative act as a physical one wherein man halts, shrinks and is blessed, for as man creates his own likeness, so does your imaginal act transform itself into the likeness of your assumption. If, however, you do not reach the point of satisfaction, repeat the action over and over again until you feel as though you touched it and virtue went out of you.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Desire for what you already possess fades when you fully imagine yourself already having it; the imagination becomes a creative force that transforms reality.
In simple terms: Imagining you already have something ends the craving for it.
Key Takeaway
Use vivid imagination to embody your goals.
Themes
imagination
desire
transformation
self‑realization
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- goal setting
- spiritual practice
- habit formation
Key Concepts
law of assumption
creative visualization
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you tell when you truly embody your desire?
- What practices help you sustain the feeling of having achieved it?
A Different Perspective
If you never truly feel satisfied, the cycle of endless striving continues.