I often feel like that Texas Bob. Oases are a rare find. But I'm sure you have and will find them on your path. Drink deeply when you get the experiences you need to feel fulfilled, that your thirst will be quenched enough for you to continue on your way. I think it is one of the beatitudes of Jesus that you are blessed if you are spiritually hungry, I think He said that because only then can you experience true soul-fulfillment. Fulfilling experiences are like oases in a desert, but I believe that this life on earth is mainly desert and the life after-the perfect oasis. Sometimes an oasis can be as simple as saying "YES! I did it!". Pat yourself on the back sometimes, you deserve and need it. Ask a significant person in your life what they think is good about you or your achievements. Drink deeply from others praise for you. Ask for it, make sure you get it. Ask a woman to boost your ego, tell her that you appreciate it and that you needed that good piece of her mind.
If you find that you are not connecting with other people's love or praise for you, I have found the Prosperity paraliminal to be very helpful for me in that area. Use your figurative language that you have used in the above, but use it in the positive. What metaphor really rings your bells for you? What metaphor turns rain into sunshine? Do a bit of soul-searching to find what experience would really quench your thirst. Seek that experience, revel in it, be glad you did. Find something that is enough for you. Ask for exactly what you want - nothing less. Be a good receiver. Treat yourself. Ask for love.
