Life is “I want”. “I don’t want to get up, I want to sleep.” “I want to eat something sweet right now.” “I don’t want them to think I’m __________.” “They’re such an _____________, they didn’t even reciprocate after all I gave, I want them to be fair.” How do we treat someone who doesn’t give us what we want? How do we react when what we want is nowhere to be found? Exactly. Isn’t it interesting? How life is simply... wants. That’s it. I want to be happy. I want to be desired and appreciated. I want to be protected. I want to be alone. I want space. I want to know why. I want entertainment right now. I want to experience pleasure. I want to forget. I don’t want pain that I can’t handle or won’t help me “grow”. I want money to pay my bills, eat, have clothes, and shelter. I want company so I don’t get bored. I don’t want to be alone with my thoughts. I want to win. I want to be recognized. I want to be remembered. I want to leave a legacy. I want those I love, who in turn are those who I find pleasing, to prosper. I want to be brave and not be afraid. Who would’ve known right? That this life could be summarized in two small words... I want.
Spot on. Most of these could be two small words of "I Need" also. It's all based on the perception of what the individual feels they want/need to be happy and can't live without.
I feel most individuals forget that happiness isn't defined by how much we keep obtaining and what we want to have but being content with what we currently have and what we have obtained. Yes we should strive and work towards what we want but it isn't obtaining it that brings happiness that lasts. It's the work put into getting the want that leads up to it that brings a sense of accomplishment and happiness.
As a whole we are never fully satisfied if we have nothing we are working towards. We always "want" more and have a hunger to obtain everything from knowledge, different forms of companionship and materialistic possessions.
