How To Understand A Human Being

Have you ever wondered why we are able to change our entire economy in an attempt to stop the spread of the virus but we aren’t able to take similar measures to stop child hunger, ecological collapse, or the suicide epidemic? If so, this is the video for you.

I am a human being.

I have needs.

I have a need for healthy food.

I have a need for clean water.

I have a need for shelter.

I have a need to feel safe and secure.

I have a need to feel included.

I have a need to be accepted as I am.

I have a need to feel useful and needed.

I have a need to love and feel loved.

I have a need to be validated and heard.

I have a need to be acknowledged for my gifts.

I have a need to feel like I belong.

When my needs are not met, 

I am more likely to be fearful.

to be selfish.

to be reactionary.

to take more than I need.

to be irrational.

to be angry.

to be violent.

To hoard

To be individually focused

to engage in risky behaviors.

to commit crimes

I will be unable to empathize and care for the needs of others.

However, if my needs are met, I am more likely

To be generous

To be grateful

To be inspired.

To be insightful

To feel alive

To be helpful

To be community-minded

To have self-love and respect

To want to give

To be grateful to receive

To have wisdom

I will be able to empathize and care for the needs of others.

I am a human being and this is how I can be understood.