Actualization is akin to obedience. Jonah learned the hard way. Yielding to providential guidance over ambitious outcomes is self mastery- not possible without humility often born from adversity - as Viktor Frankl wrote.
Moses began his actualzation by setting aside his daily agenda to investigate a burning bush. He might have settled for a viral post and some dopamine.
The contemporary graphic of Maslow's Hierarchy accomodates the parallel pursuit of facets rather than a restrictive a-b-c of needs. Thus our actualization will align with the God of second chances intention, timing and our responsiveness to unction.
I have a concern about #5. "... tend to be detached." (I agree that we all need privacy, perhaps extroverts less than introverts.) But should we be detached? Is it good to be DEtached? That seems unloving. I prefer being Attached -- to God, to friends, to family, to everyone as the needs come by. Or is detached used in the sense of disinterested, meaning we're not judging based on our own bias but on God's Law.
That’s a great point. If I’m taking it in a positive way, perhaps it’s staying able to “think about your thinking” without judging too much. Feeling emotions without getting caught up in them.
Did you know that Maslow wanted to add a sixth level before he died, but was persuaded not to do so? Self-transcendence is when you go beyond satisfying self and focus on the spiritual and serving others.
Actualization is akin to obedience. Jonah learned the hard way. Yielding to providential guidance over ambitious outcomes is self mastery- not possible without humility often born from adversity - as Viktor Frankl wrote.
Moses began his actualzation by setting aside his daily agenda to investigate a burning bush. He might have settled for a viral post and some dopamine.
The contemporary graphic of Maslow's Hierarchy accomodates the parallel pursuit of facets rather than a restrictive a-b-c of needs. Thus our actualization will align with the God of second chances intention, timing and our responsiveness to unction.
Me thinks... at 70.
BTW... excellent thinking shared generously - reminding me of Biblical writers!
Well done Jeff.
Thanks Daniel. I appreciate your thoughts on this.
I have a concern about #5. "... tend to be detached." (I agree that we all need privacy, perhaps extroverts less than introverts.) But should we be detached? Is it good to be DEtached? That seems unloving. I prefer being Attached -- to God, to friends, to family, to everyone as the needs come by. Or is detached used in the sense of disinterested, meaning we're not judging based on our own bias but on God's Law.
That’s a great point. If I’m taking it in a positive way, perhaps it’s staying able to “think about your thinking” without judging too much. Feeling emotions without getting caught up in them.
Did you know that Maslow wanted to add a sixth level before he died, but was persuaded not to do so? Self-transcendence is when you go beyond satisfying self and focus on the spiritual and serving others.
Now that's biblical 😁
I did not know that! Thanks for sharing. That would be truly the ultimate.