Like,want &need

I was going to post this yesterday but i fell asleep at half six on the sofa, I woke up at half 8 and ended up going to bed!

Yesterday was my first hike with a walking group, 9 miles in the Dales. I met lots of lovely people, got some fresh air and even caught a bit of sun!

There were times on the walk when it wasnt possible to chat so I had some time to think things over. I've realised that the things I used to think i needed to live a happy existence aren't actually that necessary.

Ask someone what they need in life. Im sure they will tell you about having lots of money, good job, a partner and lots of other material things.

I dont know whether i'm lucky that I already have a good job but I dont think that all those things are necessary. After all we were brought into this world with nothing and will one day leave it the same way. So on the walk I had chance to evaluate what I wanted/needed and would like to live a happy life. I'm not going to bore you with the details but I've come to realise the difference between the three as well as that in the past I have taken a lot for granted.

Now is the time where I start enjoying the little things in life. The freedoms I have because I live in a country where I can walk down the street and not have to fear for my life. A life where I am able to make decisions that will affect my life  hopefully in a more positive manner.

Over the last few weeks I have had some ups and downs. I think that by going through challenges you are forced to evaluate what is important and who you are. I've managed to get through things that I never thought I would be able to cope with, and I've come out all the better for it. There were things I thought I needed to exist. I was wrong I would only like them in my life. I could live without them. It would be nice to have and sad to lose but hey ho that's how life is!

SP