If you don’t know what you want, you end up with a lot you don’t... Chuck Palahniuk
What a simple truism! I believe that for long periods of our lives we do not know ourselves well enough to have a true notion of, "wants" that are well thought out. We long for some things because advertisements promise that this thing or that will bring us happiness. We want stuff that will prove our worth to our peers by the ownership of the newest, coolest products. We hunger for the hottest mate, and often overlook or apologize for any internal disability they possess. Too much rides upon prime packaging. We overlook so much by placing such lame importance on things of no real importance at all.
Happiness cannot be shopped for; each of us dresses our state of mind in outfits of our own creation. The insecure try to depend upon cool things to transfer coolness. And the shallow are easily impressed, giving life to that lie. Real beauty does not rely on youth... or looks... or size, but stands alone on the brilliance of a pure spirit. Get to know what is deep inside before deciding what is worth wanting. In the end a peaceful soul comes from fulfilling its needs.
The mind will play tricks... the heart will wear rosy glasses until its much too late to back peddle... passion will burn for the ones that please the eye and ignite the senses into senselessness... drama will become addicting... while the soul starves. Try feeding its needs and it will rearrange your wants and redesign your life. Think about it... let it ride... then decide!!!
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