There is a great difference between our needs and wishes. however, they are felt alike. What are our needs? Needs vary from individual to individual. But the most common needs are food, shelter, eduaction and other comforts necessary for leaving a peaceful and smooth life. These needs can be fulfilled and satisfied.
But, when we think beyond them, we reach the realm of wishes which is like an endless ocean on the vast desert. As we go on satisfying our wishes, others originate in the mind. And we keep on trying to fulfill them. We become restless till these are ful filled and this goes on and on.
At this point we are not able to separate our needs from our wishes. we desire the satisfaction of wishes as though they are our needs. our entire life is spent running after them because wishes do not end. They do not end and so we are not able to live happily. As a result, we are unable to enjoy what we have in the present.
Wishes are god as they force us to dram of the impossible and make it possible. At the same time, we should be alert enough and aware enough to recognize a need or a dream. we should see dreams, have wishes; but at the same time, we should also enjoy God's gift to us, Life in whatever form it is.
