How to get what you REALLY want?

What do you really want? Those who have purpose, who are clearly pursuing a goal, are much better off. Their energy flows better and they radiate intentionality. They don't need others to make them happy. They ARE happy. 

It is my belief the true self within each of us always knows what we want. The 'inner knower' knows what is our highest good and our true direction. The problem is that our surface personality can be out of touch with it. We can be easily influenced by others, and if they are getting something, we automatically want it. Our minds can latch on to superficial desires that really don't come from OUR essence. 
How can we know when we are out of touch with what our TRUE self wants? There is a foolproof litmus test. When our Ego self wants something that our TRUE self does not, it will make us feel terrible. We will feel stress, frustration and anxiety. These are signs we are not in touch with what we really want. We have to go deeper. 
Spiritually considered, an idea cannot be fully grasped unless you take it into your meditation. You need to go inside the idea and explore the feelings that it arouses, as well as the thoughts. 
So, our first task is to contemplate: "What do I really want?" Sit down, close your eyes, focus on an area of your life: career, relationship, body, health. Think about each area one by one and ask yourself, "what do I really want in...." Spend 5-7 minutes doing so, then go on with your normal meditation practice. Search for an answer that gives you an energized and harmonious feeling. 
I have mastered 'going deep' through music at an early stage. I can make hard decisions very quickly and without regret because I have developed an understanding of my body and feeling responses that are perfectly reliable in every situation. It becomes an instinct. 
Like in everything, practice makes the master. Start with simple things like: What should I have for dinner? Which street is there going to be a parking spot? Shall I get the red or green apples? How do I feel about this person? Listen to your body. Listen to it carefully because your body always has an answer  and you better start listening to it and follow what it says. It sounds silly but it gives us a chance to slowly allow our inner voice to come through. If you keep practicing soon your whole life will be guided by the most reliable and most positive forces of life, the Universe. Call it whatever you like! The consequence is that you will never make a wrong decision that would regret. It leads to a happier life. You will have the guidance of your TRUE  inner self that is connected to the Universe and to all Humanity. Remember, we are all connected. We are all ONE.