I want it now

While waiting in a check out line, I observed a set of interactions between a young girl of 7 or 8 and her mother. There was an item that the little girl wanted and her mother told her she could not have it. The little girl began to cry and pout and the mother held her ground. The crying continued as I watched to see what would happen when it came time to check them out. The item was added to the transaction. I could see who held more power in that moment. I wondered if the item would be as important a week from now. The interaction between the two reminded me of how we do this on a different level when we throw a spiritual tantrum demanding that the Universe supply us with what we want right now. When we do this, we are focused on what we don't have. Thus the emphasis is on lack. "If I had this right now I would be happier." Should it appear at that moment, it might appease us for awhile. Then we would move on to the next item on our list of demands to satisfy us. We are looking for externals to complete us rather than being grateful for what we do have in the moment. When you find yourself in such a situation, ask yourself what is at the core of your demand. Is it the need for security, self-caring, attention? Now ask yourself what you are doing that is healthy to meet these needs. What you want right now may not be so critical once you do this. What is it that you have been wanting the Universe to deliver right now and what underlies that want?