In this episode of The Deep Shift, Lillian Eve Moore explores the sacred art of desire as a gateway to consciousness. Far from being selfish or superficial, knowing what you want is framed as a deeply spiritual act—one that pulls you out of autopilot and into awake, intentional living. Lillian challenges the common spiritual narrative that surrender alone leads to peace, inviting listeners to consider how surrender can sometimes become a disguise for fear. Real peace, she suggests, comes when surrender is paired with the courage to name and claim your desires.
Why desire is a path to awakening, not distraction
How autopilot living numbs spiritual connection
The difference between true surrender and spiritual bypass
Why wanting something deeply doesn’t make you selfish—it makes you conscious
How to build the courage to want what you want, even if it scares you
What happens when you give up desire too early in the name of “peace”
A reframe of desire as devotion to truth
Questions for self-inquiry: Where have you mistaken fear for surrender?