Need vs. Want

we all serve a purpose on Earth... to succeed our needs in life; yet how come so many of us never succeed in our wants?

>>> we all need food, shelter, clothing, transportation, communication, relationships, freedom.  we all want money, fame, glory, respect, love, success.   

so many individuals get choked up in a world where need vs. want is never defined and the "want" list ultimately becomes the "need" list.  i NEED to have money and fame otherwise i will never amount to anything... i NEED to get married otherwise i will never have a family.

what if, just for shits and gigs, we flipped the coin for a second?  let's make the "need" list our "want" list.  i WANT to communicate with my parents more... i WANT to build a stronger relationship with myself... i WANT to get married so i can eventually have a family.  then, (here's the twist), take that new "want" list and turn it into a "will" list.  i WILL have food and shelter, i WILL have a better relationship with my family, i WILL marry and have a family.

we are given so many opportunities in this lifetime that we often overlook.  even the smallest blessing could be the monumental opportunity you've been waiting for.  just like a trip to the grocery store... if you need something, go get it.  if you want something, GO GET IT.  WILL you eventually NEED what you WANT?  WILL you end up WANTING what you really NEED?  go ahead and ponder this the next time you wonder whether you think you do or don't deserve what you want vs. what you need.




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  1. AnonymousJune 9, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Excellent sweet pea! You are brilliant!
    I love you,
    Ma

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