And a lot of the time, we ignore and neglect our most basic needs. We think that if our wants are taken care of, then we'll be happy. Usually, when one want is satisfied, half a dozen others take its place. Bartimaeus knew what he needed. That's a need .
Needs are nothing to be ashamed of.
Wants we sometimes feel guilty about. I don't really have to have that. If I ever got all of my wants, I'd be crowded out of house and home. I'd be kind of embarrassing, for a simple Quaker. Needs, we've got a straight-up issue.