[[An awakened life means living freely, lovingly, joyfully, and peacefully as your true authentic Self]]. This is what we really want from life. Not the objects, relationships, or states of mind that parts of us believe we need to get the happiness, peace, love, freedom, and authenticity we seek. See: [[No object, relationship, accomplishment, or state of mind can give you what you really seek]] and [[You are what you seek]]. However, as you awaken and as you heal your [[Parts]], you gain more clarity on what it is you truly want (as opposed to what society or your burden parts think you should want). You also gain a greater capacity to get what you want. (See: [[The constraints held by burdened parts prevent us from reaching our potential]] and [[Healing and awakening unlock our potential to seek truth, create knowledge, and solve problems]].) And it's okay to have wants and take steps to get what you want if that's what interests you. Just check to see if coming from a place of need. See: [[Self has preferences, but it doesn't mind what happens]].