When you feel something inside that makes you reach out your hand for a cookie, that’s a want. It’s like a little voice in your tummy saying, ‘I would really like that!’ Just like when your favorite cartoon comes on TV, and you feel excited to watch it, that’s your heart telling you, ‘I want to see this!’
Imagine your heart is like a tiny garden. Sometimes it grows small seeds called wants. These seeds can be for toys, hugs, or even a fun day at the park. When you feel happy thinking about these things, that’s your garden telling you, ‘I want this to grow!’
Think of a want like a colorful balloon floating in the sky. You see it and think, ‘Oh, I wish I could have that balloon!’ It’s not something you need like food or sleep, but something that makes you smile. Sometimes, the balloon is close, and sometimes it’s far away, but it always makes you look up and dream.
When you see a puppy wagging its tail, you might feel a want to pet it. Your heart feels warm and fuzzy, and you think, ‘I want to be friends with that puppy!’ It’s a feeling that makes you reach out and try to touch what makes you happy.