You are Allowed to Want What You Like
I was at a wedding party, a boy around 8 years old was sitting next to me. The parents have left him alone with a tablet. I don't know that many people at the wedding, I was by myself as well. The boy saw me looking at his screen. He sat nearer and let me watch what he was playing.
When the game was over, we started chatting. I asked him what he wants in life? He pursed his lips and whispered, "world peace". I probe further why he wants it. When he started "My mommy says.....", I rolled my eyes. I interrupted him and asked whether all the reasons are from his mommy? He said yes.
I asked again, "What does your heart really want?". He begins to answer, "Mommy says....". I interrupted him again and told him that not mommy wants but what he wants. He gave me a blank look. I changed my question, "If you are granted three wishes, what is your first wish?". He immediately raise his hand and says - "PS5". We both laughed, that's what he really wants.
I do not know why parents would put ideas such as "world peace" into their child's head? Everybody wants world peace, but the person must understand its meaning and comes from the heart. From the first impression, I thought the boy is very wise and mature. Subsequently, I feel bad for him. He is not allowed to express himself and want what he likes.
Our lifespan on earth is very short. As long as it does not hurt anyone. Everyone is entitled to want what they like. To be given the permission to express the passion and pursue that dream.
The kid left the table and joined other kids to play. I soon left the party. As I was driving home, I questioned myself whether I am truly being honest with myself on the things that I am pursuing? Are you chasing the goals that you want or another person's goal?