Choose Wisely

Every now and then I check in with iChing and see what it has to say for me.  Here was a portion of today's:

Being hungry for something, having a desire or need. Things go well by persevering. It is good to examine what one spontaneously seeks to satisfy the desire. What is the actual desire? Does what you try to satisfy your desire with, actually satisfy your desire?

Which leaves me with the question:  What is it we want?  Each of us has our own needs and desires.  But sometimes do we try and satisfy with some kind of substitute?  

For example, if you've read other posts here, you know I'm on a exercise, eat healthy, lose weight program.  Earlier in the day, I had a really big craving for a can of BBQ Pringles Potato Chips.  In reality, I was just in need of water.  But that can of Pringles was a-callin' my name --- very loudly!  I fought it back, and got my water bottle filled and took a big drink. Ok, so it wasn't that crunchy salty bbq taste that swarms over your tongue and makes you smile --- but I got past the craving, drank my water and in the long run, was much better for me - and my goals.

Do we do that with other things in our lives?  

Do we fulfill our desires with old habits rather than what we truly desire?

I have a long weekend coming up -- and my dilemma will be what to do with it?  There's always painting to be done... and chores.  Or do I use that time for some jaunts to other places, filling my creative side with taking pictures, spending time with nature?  

I've said often that we all have choices in our lives, choices that determine our future.  Are you choosing wisely?