three basic needs: 1. We need safety, from raw survival to knowing we won’t be attacked if we speak up. We fulfill this need by avoiding harms, such as not touching a hot stove or steering clear of certain people. 2. We need satisfaction, from having enough to eat to feeling that life is worth living. We handle this by approaching rewards, such as smelling the roses, finishing the laundry, or building a business. 3. We need connection, from expressing sexuality to feeling worthy and loved. We take care of this need by attaching to others, such as by texting a friend, feeling understood, or
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