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.
I agree. We should not spoil our present thinking of our future and not even lamenting about past. We should learn to be happy with our present so that we can dream a happy future...
ReplyDeleteQuite an interesting one!!, But have you heard that journey is more beautiful than destination. When you say that wishes comes one after another and we are so obsessed to achieve that we forget to be happy. I would like to differ. See all life what we need to do is to chase the dream and nothing wrong in that but you need to enjoy the chase as well. For example you are chasing CAT now don't get bogged down by expectation of what will happen rather enjoy. See yourself how changed you as person after started preparation. Let me tell this time wont come enjoy it preparing for CAT is one's best time. so enjoy it as well
ReplyDeleteWonderful!!!
ReplyDeleteIt seems to me you people are thinking a lot and I am glad that what you are thinking in this blog is 100% right.
More than need is luxury.
Keep it up.