In this episode, Dr. Judith explores soul discernment from the perspective of desire—learning to recognize what still belongs to you and what no longer does—especially in midlife and beyond, when identities and definitions of success have accumulated alongside responsibilities. She explains how many desires are learned or formed for protection, and contrasts conditioned and protective desires with quieter, soul-aligned desires that draw us toward truth, love, courage, growth, and spiritual maturity. Through examples of Denise questioning a long-pursued promotion and Claire realizing her need to feel necessary, she shows how outer goals may stay the same while the inner relationship to them changes. Dr. Judith introduces non-attachment and offers three reflective questions to examine a desire’s motives and whether it expands something true or sustains an old identity.

00:00 Do I Still Want It

01:10 Discernment For Midlife

03:18 Where Desires Come From

04:43 Three Desire Types

07:12 Denise And The Promotion

11:10 Personality Versus Soul

12:36 Reconsider The Destination

15:17 Claire And Being Needed

19:39 Non Attachment And Growth

24:16 Three Discernment Questions

27:05 Closing And Next Week