What Do You "Really" Want?

Right now, before you read any further, ask yourself, aloud, "What do I really want from life?" Take as much time as you need. It's an important question and the following words won't disappear, I promise. Okay. Now, you have answered. What is it? What you "really" want from life is the perfect mate? The best job? The totally loving child? More money? Greater power? Do you want to be popular, respected more? You want to be prettier, thinner? Taller, with bigger muscles? Whatever is it that you wish for, now ask yourself: "What would I get if I had my desire fulfilled? More love, appreciation, security, admiration? And if you got it all (Here is the most important question), how would you feel? Do you think you would finally feel happy? It's quite possible that you might. But... for how long? I wonder if you would keep on  perceiving your mate as "perfect"... forever. Although I wish you that he/she will, I am not too sure. The same goes for all the other things. The excitement of reaching the object of your craving, according to human nature, tends to transform itself - quite soon - into a less elated feeling. Then acceptance comes in, followed by a sense of entitlement. Afterwards all is transformed into a habit and then... boredom! It seems that human beings are not made capable of finding total contentment. As in our reality everything is temporary, all is bound to change. Feelings are transformed, in a way or another. So.... What is the final result of this wondering? It's as simple as that. Happiness, serenity, fulfillment do not depend on outside circumstances, situations, on people or things. They must be nursed inside yourself, through the never-ending pursuit of spiritual progress. Once you know you have done your best, that you have become the person you wanted to be (as to mental attitude, behavior etc.) you will experience the wonderful feeling of satisfaction, you will hear the small inner voice that whispers, "Hey, pal, you did it!". Only then will you "own" not only what you really want but, most of all, you will have what you really need.