[sparklite2]

Ask Elizabeth Smart, who denied who she was even when the police rescued her.

We used to think, and the neoconservatives acted on it, that Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs applied to all humanity, with self-actualization being at the top of the pyramid.

Islam showed that obedience to Allah rules over everything for Muslims. Freedom to them is taking the guard rails down from the mountain road to salvation.

[Chickensoup]

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs has always been a crock.

So is Kolhbergs.

Both have the Self in the center of the highest pinnacle of humanity.

We all know that is not true and history shows it. The soldier who jumps on a grenade to save his squad, the missionary who gives up normal living to save the lost, the parent who gives up dreams to raise her young and well.

[aspasia]

we used to think . . . Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs applied to all humanity, with self-actualization being at the top of the pyramid.

Good we left that behind.

[aspasia]

BTW, what planet are you from?