Security and clarity in knowing what we truly want

Security and clarity in knowing what we truly want

What do we really want? ... I have a suspicion that most of us are not clear on what we want. More money, of course. Better quality relationship, for sure. More free time? Success in our careers? Recognition? To be right? Hotter, or more sex, duh;) Certainly we have overall ideas on what we desire or need... but have we given this enough thought? Have we sat down and thought out/written down everything we truly need in detail? Have we envisioned the life/love that would truly make us happy. More importantly, have we been standing by ourselves in these wishes? Or do they just hang out there in the wind, without support and resources behind them? Are we taking any steps in the direction of greater happiness and joy?

How to begin? Well, I believe we have been carrying around certain dreams for our lifetime, but we've probably been swatting them away or telling ourselves they don't make sense and that we couldn't possibly pursue them. As with AA, the most important step may just be admitting that we're unfulfilled and that there is an unmet need that requires our attention. Something's up when one third of the population is on anti-depressants and infidelity/divorce are at an all-time high, etc. There are many sources and resources for help in addressing our covert or overt unhappiness, but acknowledging how we're truly feeling/not feeling and standing by these thoughts/feelings might just put us in the starting blocks for our new and improved self/life. (The Power of Now by E.Tolle or Ask and It is Given by Esther and Jerry Hicks both assist with some acknowledgement of how we're truly doing/feeling).

Blessings,

Chatgirl