I wonder if what we want doesn't change as we go through life. Aren't there Buddhist sects that believe you have to go through a series of things, like suffering, excess, and sloth, among other things, to achieve enlightenment? I'm not a Buddhist, but a variety of experiences do help people learn what they want.

One of the happiest days I can ever remember was getting out of the army. I hated the regimentation, the rather machine-like quality of it, but without knowing that feeling, I would have never known the happiness I felt on the last day. It seemed like the whole world would begin anew and everything would be possible from that point forward. It was like falling in love and hitting the lottery on the same day.

Of course that feeling faded after a while, but if I could do something in life that made me feel that good from time to time, it would certainly make life a worthwhile experience.
micko Reviewed by micko on . What do you want out of life? Simple question really. What do you want out of all your years? Glory, success, money, love . . . . what is it? Me, I'd have to go with experiences, of any and all kind. Finding that moment where you sit back and smile. Where, for however brief it may be, you feel happy and content with everything. Little moments of pure joy. I also wouldn't turn down any kind of *real* emotional connections, like the kind you see in the movies. Rating: 5