What is it that you want? We can all list the things that we think others want or the things we feel compelled to want either by way of advertising or coveting what others have. But what is it that you truly want? Do you want to be liked by all, famous even; do you want the world to be a more peaceful place, or simply a small step towards tranquility in your own world.
There are basic needs, food, breath, shelter, etc. Wanting for these at times seems trivial, although, to some they are surely not. I’m trying to let go of the things I want. Although, I seem to keep finding things with every desire that I turn away, a new one arises - two steps forward, one back, and on and on.
In many philosophies this concept of want and desire is the foundation of the right path. You can choose to imagine yourself in a different time or place, but still, want and desire would be there. It’s a choice really, to want or be content with what you have. Contentment is subjective, I can not tell someone whether or not they are content, I may be able to infer from their body language or venture a guess by the look on their face, but it remains in the eye of the beholder.
Is the desire to let go not just desire in another form? Where is the equilibrium, this balance that we all hear people talking about. Each day I take my seat I look for this balance. I suppose that’s all we can do really, eventually the balance will present itself or maybe one day balance will bring me closer to understanding that there’s really nothing to look for, it’s all right there and has been all along.
