in life we all need things to make our life a successful one. Maslou was a thinker and one of the things he thought about are what are the things we need in life and the importance of each thing therefore coming up with the heirarchy of needs.
As in most hierarchy the are formed in pyramids, you cannot have the pyramid without starting at the bottom and working your way up.
The very most important need that will go at the bottom is basic needs. These consist of food water air shelter and medical care.
The next one is safety and security: after you know your basic needs are covered then you try to make your life safe by using police, laws, a guard dog, locks on your door. Without feeling safe in this world we cant live a happy life.
The next part of the pyramid is belonging. In life we need to feel like we belong somewhere and we have people in this world who care for us. Without a loving freindship and a caring family our lives would suck really bad.
Then the next part of the hierarchy is self-esteem. You cannot have a good self-esteem without having your basic needs met or feeling safe or feeling like you have support in the world. But to become even closer to being happy you have to believe in yourself and be true to who you are.
he last and maybe most important peice of the pyramid is the top of it which is called self-actualization. This is your you find who you are and why you are on this world. Finding what your purpose is. Many do not find out till you are much older but few know young. This is a huge step to find your meaning and fulfill it. dont rush because it can take a lifetime and if you rush you will miss the enjoyments of your day-to-day life and pass by many expeirences that will help you achive your self-actualization.
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Maslow was a jerk. His "hierarchy" is arbitrary. No one believes this crap anymore.
ReplyDeleteOn the other hand, it's all interesting to think about.
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ReplyDeleteOK. Maslow was required reading in my studies a century ago. I became a Jungian, myself, but I continue to appreciate Maslow’s contribution to understanding the psyche.
ReplyDeleteThe key to self-actualization is self-understanding and the courage to grow.
I’m really impressed that you somehow came across his writings and made the effort to review and digest it. Good job, D.