Ep. 011: The Gift of Desire — How Listening Helps You Come Home to Yourself

What if your desires aren’t selfish… but sacred? In this episode of Your Most Beautiful Life, we’re diving into the quiet, complicated relationship we have with our desires. If you’ve ever felt unsure about what you want—or if it’s even okay to want anything—this episode is for you. 🎯 You’ll learn: • The subtle layers that shape and silence your true desires • Why desire can feel so risky, especially for women of faith • Gentle questions to help you begin hearing what matters most • How to tell the difference between a false self desire and one rooted in truth • What scripture says about the desires of your heart—and how God uses them to guide you Whether you’re sorting through what you want next or simply trying to reconnect with yourself, this episode offers clarity, grace, and a path forward. 📎 Mentioned in this episode: • Psalm 37:4 — “Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.” • The film The Notebook and the moment that perfectly sums up how desire can feel • True Self vs. False Self desires • 1:1 coaching opportunities (details below) 👉 Book a free exploration session 🎙 Your Most Beautiful Life is here to help you build a life of peace, purpose, and God-aligned rhythm—starting with what’s stirring in your own heart. 🧠 KEYWORDS + TOPICS COVERED Christian coaching for women, true self vs false self, feminine identity, faith and desire, emotional honesty, Psalm 37:4, inner voice vs external expectations, nervous system wisdom, feminine rhythms, clarity and purpose, heart-centered coaching 📌 QUOTABLE INSIGHTS “Desire doesn’t usually shout—it waits quietly to be heard.” “True self desires whisper. They invite rather than demand.” “Sometimes ‘I don’t know’ is wisdom, not confusion.” “Your desires, when aligned with God, aren’t distractions. They’re directions.” “You don’t have to arrive—you just have to listen.” 📣 STAY IN TOUCH Want to go deeper in this season of listening, trusting, and aligning your life with what matters most? 🌐 Website: lorijsmith.com 📸 Instagram: @lorijsmithco 🎧 Listen to past episodes: Your Most Beautiful Life Podcast You are allowed to want what God has placed inside you. Let’s tune in—and walk forward with peace.