Understanding the Difference Between Longing and Lack

Longing and lack are two powerful emotions that play an instrumental part in manifesting your dreams into reality. Throughout the process, you will experience moments of hope and anticipation, times of doubt, and the feeling of not having (or being) enough. Therefore, understanding the difference between the two is critical to learning how to cope with feelings of being unfulfilled and dissatisfaction.

For instance, the other day I had an epiphany and called my best friend to share the revelation. I realized I had confused longing with lack. The feeling I had been experiencing was one of longing, not of lack. She confirmed that longing is a feeling of deep desire, a yearning for something/someone that you cannot have or that you don’t yet possess. Lack, on the other hand, is a feeling of deprivation, the absence of something/someone that you need. It is a feeling of being incomplete and can be accompanied by feelings of shame, inadequacy, and despair, which leaves you feeling powerless.

I honor my inner knowing and trust my path.

As you pursue your dreams, you will experience these feelings in addition to others. Therefore, you need to be conscious of them or you will get confused and at times feel overwhelmed as I did. Longing and lack are compelling emotions that can be both positive and negative. They influence your state of well-being and your feelings of being fulfilled and thankful.

When you are in a state of lack you do everything to control the situation and the outcome. Holding on to things that no longer serve you and blocking/sabotaging those who wish to enter your life. Both longing and lack can be painful because longing can lead to the feeling of lack, and vice versa.

Learning to find joy in where you are and where you want to be is fundamental to your well-being. Once you do, you can effectively focus your energy on creating the life you want. During moments of feeling scarcity, I find comfort in repeating the 23rd Psalm along with affirmations. I trust that everything that needs to happen will happen and that the universe/God has my back. Once I accept this I am free and open for the universe to act through me; manifesting all my desires.

How are you feeling lately? Comment below! I’m here for support and encouragement.

Until next time 🙂