Need?

I go through phases when running, alternating between listening to music, podcasts, radio, or nothing at all.  Lately, I have been casting about trying to figure out what works best; some days the radio works, while others nothing at all has been the best option.

On my run the other day, though, i had my mp3 player on shuffle, and this older song from a band called Grammatrain came up, called need (click here to listen).  I have heard this song hundreds of times before, but it really struck me this time.

It reminded me that there are many things I think I "need" to get by; I need my morning coffee, my music at work, and that long run to clear my head.  I "need" to check my email, my twitter feed, or texts.  I "need" to do what I think I want to do.

In fact, as this song reminded me:

"If I see myself for what I am / It only shows me that I need you."

and also:

"But if I was what I should be / wouldn't I be on my knees."

So, what do you think you need?  What can you not live without?  Do you really see yourself, for who you are, and recognize what you truly need?  Perhaps a long run will help you answer those questions a bit, as this last one did for me.