6. Building Relationship with Self: Having Needs & Embracing Past & Future Selves & "Good Enough"

In this episode of Sacred Axis, hosts Chesten and Christina delve into the importance of building a relationship with oneself and understanding basic human needs. They introduce Maslow's hierarchy of needs and explore these needs in the form of a circle instead. They emphasize the significance of community support in fulfilling these needs. The conversation highlights the distinction between societal expectations and genuine human necessities, covering psychological needs, safety and security, love and belonging, and the importance of self-esteem and individuality. The hosts advocate for recognizing these needs as fundamental rights rather than privileges, urging listeners to honor their own needs and those of others. Chesten and Christina explore the importance of embracing individuality, self-actualization, and the role of art and creativity in human life. They discuss the subjective nature of normalcy and the necessity of recognizing and meeting basic human needs. Our community creates individuals which in turn create our community. Their conversations include emphasizing the significance of self-reflection, compassionate self-care for both our past and future selves, and embracing 'good enough' in personal growth and community building.References:What if Maslow was a circleWhat I Got Wrong: Revisions to My Post about the Blackfoot and Maslow | MediumBasic Needs for BabiesKeywordsself-relationship, basic needs, Maslow's hierarchy, community support, psychological needs, safety and security, love and belonging, self-esteem, individuality, human rights, individuality, self-actualization, creativity, art, human needs, self-reflection, self-care, compassion, personal growth, communitySacred Axis: A Space for the Whimsically Divine.Have a comment, question, or suggestion? Email us at [email protected]