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Is having always better than wanting? What are the advantages of wanting that having can never provide? Why?

Posted - October 20, 2016
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  • The advantage is knowing how it feels when others want.
    It's a good starting point for empathy and altruism.
    It can also be a motivator.
      October 20, 2016 4:17 AM MDT
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  • 113301
    Thank you for your reply hartfire and Happy Thursday.
      October 20, 2016 10:05 AM MDT
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  • Having makes us complacent, whereas wanting keeps us alert.
    Having results in passive acceptance, whereas wanting results in proactiveness to "go for it".
    BUT
    Unsatisfied wants keep us in a state of discontent, and shift our focus away from the priorities that really matter.


      October 20, 2016 7:11 AM MDT
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  • 113301
    Wanting keeps us in the game. Having takes away incentive. I get that WT. I agree. Thank you for your reply and Happy Thursday!  :)
      October 20, 2016 10:06 AM MDT
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  • 3934
    Mr. Spock doesn't think so...;-D...

      October 20, 2016 7:13 AM MDT
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  • 113301
    I remember "live long and prosper" courtesy of Mr.Spock. Jim is the one who told/taught me that "wanting is good". Mahalo for your reply OS! :)
      October 20, 2016 10:08 AM MDT
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