What I Want Vs What I Need

The events of this week have put a lot of things in perspective for me.  Taking a couple of days off have opened my eyes to much I have been overlooking.  I have realized that it is impossible to get what I want out of this life.  Maybe in a previous life or maybe in a future life things were or could be different.  But the choices I have made in this one have set the stage for what seems like a long, difficult road.  That's ok.  I have grown accustomed to not always getting what I want.  I have learned to survive the basic essentials that I need.  I'll leave all the extras for those around me who get to enjoy what they want in life.