… when you get what you need…
… when you receive what you were hoping, wishing or praying for…
… when what you want is right there in front of you…
Will you recognise it?
Will you know it by heart?
Will you be excited, jumping, dancing?
Will your hair stand on ends? Your skin, prickling?
Or, will it all pass you by -
simply because you didn’t know what you want?
Never hoped, wished, or prayed for what you need?
Sometimes, I just wonder what I take for granted on a daily basis.
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Nicola 03.28.08 at 4:05 am
I always want what I can’t have. Then on the odd occasion when I do eventually get it, I find that it wasn’t as good as I thought it would be. Despite knowing this, I still can’t get into the frame of mind where I appreciate what I have…
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Shai Coggins reply on March 28th, 2008:
Nicola: It sounds like a very tricky way of running around after your dreams and longings. I think we all have this sort of thing one way or the other. But, I guess, the key is to find things that we can actually find the goodness in the things we have - and achieve. Not always easy, I know. But, it’s either that - or never finding the happiness that we all deserve to have. *hugs*
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Heather 03.28.08 at 2:33 pm
Hi Shai,
I think it’s a very interesting thing to ponder. Might need to use this one to write in my journal about.
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Shai Coggins reply on March 28th, 2008:
Heather: What a great plan!
Hope you find it helpful in your journalling.
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Kari 03.29.08 at 3:51 am
This past year I’ve really tried to make a point to not only want what I already have, but to enjoy it as well. I admit, I find myself taking a little extra time than I use to before decided I don’t want something. I would like to think I realize the greatness in everything that comes my way and don’t focus solely on the things I don’t like about whatever it may be.
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Shai Coggins reply on March 31st, 2008:
Kari: Definitely a great way to go about life - wanting (and enjoying) what you already have. That’s a great place to be. Well done, you.
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sushi 03.29.08 at 2:21 pm
hmn…right now, only one thing comes to mind. and i’m pretty sure i’ll recognize it when comes. goosebumps and squeals to boot if i may add hehehe!
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Shai Coggins reply on March 31st, 2008:
sushi: Ah, yes. And what a wonderfully delightful day that would be! I wish you all the best. Do keep us posted.
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