myTopic...Part 2...Survival

Every action we perform is done so under the premise of three internal conclusions. Our actions are based on our desire for Survival, our need for Validation, and our mental air-conditioner called Relaxation.

I preface survival with “desire” because without the desire to continue you could simply end your time line any time you wanted. Anyone could put an end to their own life if they so desired at any moment. But at this exact moment we are all choosing to move forward. This also could be referred to as one’s resiliency. Resiliency is the ability to recover readily from illness, depression, and adversity.

Resiliency is not something that can be taught as much as it acts as the vocal chords of your mind. It is the voice that tells you, “It’s all going to be all right, to keep going, don’t stop, and never give up,” for others, the voice says, “you don’t deserve happiness, just walk away, you’re not good enough, and why do I even bother.” Resiliency is created by your DNA but is often nurtured by your environment.

Your resiliency is based on your ability to take an interpreted hardship and effectively minimize its negative effect on you physically or mentally. Since we have an infinite database of processed thoughts, actions, and reactions that constantly guide us through our days, current hardships are analyzed and compounded to and against past issues as your brain and mind discuss a proper solution. Once processed, your brain comes up with answers while your mind signs off on, or vetoes your desired course of action. The people who have veto happy minds, tend to be the ones who often feel defeated, while the people who trust their brains course of action and follow through with the game plan often persevere.

So to reiterate, survival is the number one need because without it, the timeline ceases. As humans our basic individual survival needs consist of:

1. Homeostasis- the ability to regulate your internal environment.
2. Oxygen to breathe
3. Protector from the elements (shelter/ clothing/ food provider)
4. Water to drink
5. Nourishment
6. Rest / Sleep
7. Excretion

I have eliminated sex from Maslow’s first level (physiological), under the hierarchy of needs, because sex is only necessary for the survival of a species and not an individual (Something which I have sadly proved for many months now). I have also added protector from the elements, because when a baby is born, it is dependant upon another established individual to provide food, water, and shelter. Without that individual, the baby would quickly die from the inability to survive on its own.