The Will to Live
The ‘Will to live’, is a deeply inherent, foundational force that drives the survival and thriving of every living being. It’s an essential component of our existence, intricately woven into our biology and consciousness, making us strive, change, evolve, and persist in the face of adversity.
This drive is much more than mere survival instinct. Yes, it encompasses the biological impulse to avoid harm and seek sustenance, but it also encompasses our mental, emotional, and spiritual needs and aspirations. It manifests in our ambition for personal growth, our pursuit of knowledge, our need for love and connection, our longing for meaning and purpose, and our yearning for joy and pleasure.
The desire to live is intimately connected to our perception of life quality. Factors such as health, safety, freedom, love, purpose, and joy all contribute to the intensity of our will to live. When these factors are abundantly present, the desire to live is strong. When they are absent or inadequate, it may wane.
In the human experience, the will to live extends beyond the individual to encompass the survival and thriving of our loved ones, communities, and indeed, humanity as a whole. It is this deep-seated drive that fuels human innovation, compassion, and progress.
While the desire to live is a deeply personal experience, it’s also universally shared, connecting us all in our common pursuit of life and well-being. In embracing and nurturing this desire, we not only affirm our own lives, but also contribute to the collective flourishing of all life.
As you use this field, your desire to live will increase and be repaired where it’s needed.
Start slow and watch how you react to it initially. Use up to 2 times.
The image is also a mandala.