It is not truth that sets us free, rather it is truthfulness, the moving dynamic process of being true.
the wave is always greener on the other side of the hedge. Feeling attracted to desire, sustains whatever sense of lack is present. We often waste energy constructing fantasies to get high on desire attraction and avoid uncomfortable feelings. This is really different to simply enjoying an experience. I often find usefulness in considering what function desire is playing in my life and noticing how different this is from the presence of gratitude and self acceptance.