I asked how we know that we want something. There is wanting out of lack and wanting out of direction. They sound identical. Sometimes they point to the same action. But inside they are two completely different worlds. Wanting out of lack: I do not want what is here. Fast relief. Now. Wanting out of direction: I am moving towards something. Even carrying this feeling. Even if it is hard. The test is simple. The question is: what happens if I do not get what I am counting on? If tension and anger appear inside — it was wanting out of lack. If I
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