Let’s be real — we’ve all made plans and then… totally ignored them. Maybe you planned to wake up early and exercise, study for that test, or work on a goal. But then your mood got in the way. You didn’t “feel like it.” So, you didn’t do it.
Sound familiar? Don’t worry — you’re not alone. But here’s the truth that can change everything:
Don’t follow your mood, follow your plan.
Why Do We Struggle to Stick to Plans?
We usually start off with big energy and great intentions. But over time, things start to fade. We feel tired, distracted, bored, or overwhelmed. So we skip one day, then two, and soon, we give up completely. That leads to frustration, low self-confidence, and sometimes even a habit of avoiding goals altogether.
You may even catch yourself saying things like:
- “I’m just not in the zone today.”
- “It doesn’t feel aligned.”
- “I’ll wait until it resonates.”
Those sound gentle and wise, but many times, they’re just your mood taking over. And moods? They change like the weather. That’s why you need something more solid.
Don’t Follow Your Mood, Follow Your Plan
If you keep following your mood, your goals will stay stuck in your imagination. Your plans aren’t meant to be ruled by how you feel — they’re meant to guide you, especially when you don’t feel like it.
Think of your goals like a map. If you keep changing direction every time the road feels hard or boring, you’ll never reach the destination. But when you follow the plan, step by step, even on “off” days, you keep moving forward.
Remember this: Don’t follow your mood, follow your plan. That’s how real success happens.
A Simple Way to Stick to Your Plan
Let’s say you’ve set a goal for the year. Maybe it’s fitness, learning a skill, or finishing a project.
Here’s how you can break it down:
- Divide it by months – What should be done each month?
- Break it into weeks – What weekly steps will move you forward?
- Count the hours – How much time will it take?
- Plan to finish by day 5 – Give yourself extra time to review or catch up if needed.
That’s it. Then, you show up, even if you don’t feel like it. That’s where growth happens.
Build Focus and Emotional Strength
It’s not just about making a plan — it’s about sticking to it. That means building emotional resilience. You train your brain to show up even on the messy days. And each time you do, your self-confidence grows.
Every time you push through a lazy mood or a tired mind, you’re proving to yourself that you’re stronger than your emotions. You’re building something bigger than motivation — you’re building discipline.
And the golden rule? You guessed it:
Don’t follow your mood, follow your plan.
Managing the desire elemental is essential for personal growth and spiritual evolution.
Introduction
When it comes to managing the desire elemental, self-awareness is the first step. By understanding its nature and influence, you can regain control over your choices and align with your higher self.
This is the final blog in our 4-part series. Don’t forget to check out the earlier parts:
How to Manage the Desire Elemental
- Recognize Its Influence: Understand that the desire elemental’s cravings are not your own.
- Develop Emotional Control: Practice mindfulness and emotional regulation to counteract its influence.
- Focus on Higher Vibrations: Cultivate positive emotions like love, kindness, and patience to shift your energy.
Example of Emotional Mastery
Suppose you feel an overwhelming urge to lash out in anger during an argument. Instead of reacting, take a deep breath and remind yourself that this urge comes from the desire elemental, not your true self. By choosing patience, you weaken its hold over you.
The connection between the desire elemental and temptation explains why we sometimes feel drawn toward things that don’t align with our higher goals.
Introduction
Understanding the link between the desire elemental and temptation is crucial for mastering self-control. This part of our series explores how the desire elemental subtly influences your decisions and behavior.
Don’t miss the other blogs in this 4-part series:
How the Desire Elemental Tempts You
- Seeking Coarse Vibrations: The desire elemental thrives on lower vibrations, often opposite to the soul’s higher aspirations.
- Mental Body Connection: By linking with your mental body, it tricks you into thinking its cravings are your own.
- Amplifying Desires: Its influence makes temptations feel more urgent and harder to resist.
Examples of Temptation
You’re trying to stay focused on a project, but you’re distracted by the urge to scroll through social media. This pull isn’t just a habit—it’s your desire elemental seeking instant gratification. Recognizing this can help you resist the temptation and stay productive.
To learn how to manage the desire elemental effectively, read Part 4: Managing the Desire Elemental.
Every individual’s astral body carries a unique type of elemental essence, which shapes their personality, energy, and tendencies.
Introduction
The type of elemental essence you possess defines your fundamental traits, much like a cosmic blueprint. These traits aren’t permanent but can evolve over time.
This blog is Part 2 of our 4-part series on the desire elemental. Be sure to explore the other parts:
How Elemental Essence Shapes You
- Seven Types and 49 Subtypes: Elemental essence exists in seven primary types, each with seven subtypes, creating 49 unique combinations.
- A Cosmic Fingerprint: Your “note,” “color,” or “ray” determines your fundamental energy.
- Permanent Yet Evolving: While your ray remains consistent throughout planetary schemes, your traits and tendencies can evolve.
- The type of astral matter you carry determines the type of elemental essence you attract.
Examples of Energy Variations
Consider two people: one naturally calm and composed, and the other reactive and impulsive. These differences often stem from the type of elemental essence in their astral bodies. The calm person may carry a higher-grade essence aligned with peace, while the reactive individual may have coarser vibrations.
To understand how the desire elemental persuades us toward temptation, check out Part 3: Desire Elemental and Temptation.
The desire elemental is a fascinating and little-known aspect of your astral body, influencing your emotions, desires, and even your spiritual evolution. Understanding what is the Desire Elemental is key to understanding yourself.
Introduction
So, what is the desire elemental? It’s a part of the elemental essence that makes up your astral body. Alive but not intelligent, it acts like a companion throughout your life, pursuing its own goals and evolution. While the desire elemental is separate from your higher self, it can influence your thoughts and feelings profoundly.
This blog is part of a 4-part series that delves deep into the desire elemental and its impact on your life. Don’t forget to check out the other parts:
What Makes Up the Desire Elemental?
Your astral body comprises astral matter and a portion of elemental essence from the astral plane. This portion, called the desire elemental, separates temporarily from the larger mass of astral essence to evolve with you during your lifetime.
- It’s alive but not intelligent: The desire elemental lacks reasoning, foresight, or intuition.
- It’s self-serving: It focuses solely on its own wishes and evolution, acting like it’s a separate being.
- Its goal is evolution: For the desire elemental, evolution means descending into matter to eventually become a mineral monad.
Examples of the Desire Elemental at Work
Imagine you’re trying to break a bad habit, like eating junk food late at night. The urge to grab a bag of chips isn’t just a physical craving—it’s often your desire elemental seeking coarse vibrations that align with its lower energy. Recognizing this influence can help you regain control over your choices.
To learn more about how different types of elemental essence shape your astral body, head over to Part 2: What Determines the Type of Elemental Essence?.
