You may be drawn to indulge in things that you do not really need today, which could be due to a feeling of dissatisfaction with your life. It might seem that by acquiring expensive items, you can satisfy your innermost desires. If this is the case, today you may want to reflect upon what you genuinely need in life. You can take a few moments to think of an item that you really want. Try to create a mental picture of everything about it, such as its shape, size, color, taste, or smell. You might want to think about how you would feel immediately right after you acquire it; perhaps you would have a sense of euphoria or completion. Next imagine this item a few months from now, lusterless and abandoned. You may notice that at first it satisfies you, but later on, it loses its appeal.

Understanding what truly fulfills us allows us to lead a more gratifying life. It is so easy to use material things to fill the emptiness we often feel. When we purchase something, we are drawn to the physical satisfaction it brings us. But after a while, this item no longer pleases us since true contentment lies within us. Finding external ways to cope with our sense of lack ultimately leads to a greater feeling of meaninglessness. Through the realization of this fact, we come to learn that true pleasure resides in giving our spirit what it wants. By pampering your inner needs today, you will attain greater satisfaction in your life.