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Daily Question, February 14

Which basic needs have I never had to worry about?

  • Doreen Nixon

    I have always had to worry about basic needs being met ever since I can remember.

    • Aine

      I understand, Doreen. This has been true for me at times during my life as well. Safety, especially physical, was one need that was a fear for me as a child and living in a high crime area for many years.

      Right now, we are emerging from a very difficult span of time financially, physically, and emotionally where although our basic needs did get met most of the time, the very real concern about whether they would be was an ever present companion.

      Now that things have improved, the knowled...

      I understand, Doreen. This has been true for me at times during my life as well. Safety, especially physical, was one need that was a fear for me as a child and living in a high crime area for many years.

      Right now, we are emerging from a very difficult span of time financially, physically, and emotionally where although our basic needs did get met most of the time, the very real concern about whether they would be was an ever present companion.

      Now that things have improved, the knowledge of that time makes me even more grateful for the consciousness of my needs being met now, perhaps in ways that one who never had that concern cannot understand. That in itself is Gift.

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      • Doreen Nixon

        Thank you for your response Aine and sharing. I appreciate the fact that I was heard and you validated my experience. Am working on childhood trauma issues around abandonment and security. I truly hope to one day feel a sense of belonging and security. I have much gratitude for what I do have in my life. I believe that all happens for a reason and that there is indeed a wonderful gift to be had. Peace of mind and love and joy are priceless. May we raise the light and shine it into the darkness a...

        Thank you for your response Aine and sharing. I appreciate the fact that I was heard and you validated my experience. Am working on childhood trauma issues around abandonment and security. I truly hope to one day feel a sense of belonging and security. I have much gratitude for what I do have in my life. I believe that all happens for a reason and that there is indeed a wonderful gift to be had. Peace of mind and love and joy are priceless. May we raise the light and shine it into the darkness and illuminate it, chasing away the fears with the shadows. Many blessings my friend!

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        • Aine

          You are very welcome. I have recently had some experiences that have been helping me feel that sense growing in me. It caused me to realize how different the world can seem to those who never had to question if they were loved, or would be safe, or to live on the eggshells of an abusive environment.

          That said, it is not a life sentence! As the Soothsayer in Kung Fu Panda tells Po, "Your story may not have had a happy beginning, but that is not who you ARE."

          Focusing our gaze and our ene...

          You are very welcome. I have recently had some experiences that have been helping me feel that sense growing in me. It caused me to realize how different the world can seem to those who never had to question if they were loved, or would be safe, or to live on the eggshells of an abusive environment.

          That said, it is not a life sentence! As the Soothsayer in Kung Fu Panda tells Po, “Your story may not have had a happy beginning, but that is not who you ARE.”

          Focusing our gaze and our energy on the relationships we have with those who value us and nudging ourselves out there to create more healthy community around us can craft for us a Family of Choice. We are not alone. We are deeply valued. We are loved. ❤️ Blessings to you! ❤️

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