There are six needs that we as
individuals have. The most fulfilled people are meeting as many as possible,
especially the needs of the spirit.
Needs of Personality:
·
Certainty
o
Being
assured that particular things will happen. For example, we can be certain that
the sun will come up day after day. These are things that we don’t wonder if
they will happen, we just know they will. We don’t need to worry whether they
will or not.
·
Uncertainty
o
There
are other things in life that we are glad are not certain. If we all knew who
we were going to marry, or when we were going to die, we would be constantly
trying to change things to make them happen sooner, later, or differently. If
these things that are meant to be uncertain in our lives became certainties, we
would have even more stress added on top of what is already there.
·
Significance
o
Knowing
that we are fulfilling an important place in this world and in other people’s
lives brings us a sense of satisfaction. People who feel insignificant often
become sad, depressed and lonely.
·
Love/connection
o
Loving
and feeling loved is vital. It is known that babies who are nurtured and
cuddled and are closely connected with their mothers are healthy and thriving.
This does not change as we grow older. Our relationships change, we make
friends, we fall in love. The more we love and are loved, and connect with
others, the happier and more fulfilled we generally are.
Needs of the Spirit:
·
Growth
o
If
we did not grow and expand our lives, we would have no sense of achievement. We
would not change; we would not learn new things. Our lives would be boring, and
non-productive, with nothing to look forward to.
·
Contribution
o
Selfishness
brings no joy. We need to contribute in some way to feel fulfilled. Whether
this is in your faith, family, friends, community, or career, we all need to
give. It is better to give than to receive, it truly gives us a sense of
satisfaction.
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