Knowing what you want

I have seen and heard it a number of times : somebody who knows what (s)he wants. I, for one, have been told that it is clear that I have no idea what I want. There isn't a single way that I could disagree with that.

Over the years, I have lived in different cities, countries, and learnt the local languages, worked at various unrelated jobs, and am still aware that I know nothing about this world. I take that back. I develop visceral reactions against corruption, police brutality, social, economic and environmental policies which fail to meet scientific rigour, sexist, racist or homophobic expressions or behaviour. Feelings or positions do not qualify as a form of knowledge other than an acknowledgement of my own person. Yet, what does that say about myself? Should it help me know what I want?

In a nutshell, this is what I do want:

• World peace;
• People no longer living in fear or danger due to human causes;
• Fair treatment of individuals regardless of gender, ethnicity, language, age, etc.;
• Clean air, water, land, cities and skies;
• Someone to challenge my world views. 

How would that be possible in a relationship? The last of the list could be most possible, however, I clearly recall having lost interest in someone who was islamophobic and homophobic.

Then there are the practical things: house, children, retirement vacations etc. I could say that I rather meet someone who is healthy rather than wealthy,  has a vision for change and or conserving traditions which encourage social equality.