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Maslow pyramid and it's significance

I am going to leave this thought here. Our priorities in life are largely basis the source of our self worth.

What is the basis of ones self worth?


With time and age, the anchor for ones self worth keeps changing. It starts with family background, marks, achievements, admission into prestigious colleges, profession, designation, money, physical attributes, wealth, success of children.

Lately Social media followers and likes has been added to the list. If one derives their self worth basis the likes and subscribers they have, no wonder the GenX have started posting things that are otherwise inappropriate and dangerous.(read tiktok)

Are these the right parameters to base ones self worth? This nurtures an inherent unconscious bias by rating people by the same parameters of self worth one believes in. I used to look down on people who used to score less marks. We are hell bent on making ourself feel superior. Should one try to increase their self worth, absolutely. But this is merely a superficial existence, that feeds ones ego. These more than hurt oneself than others. By having a barrier and accepting only certain things, we are truly limiting the potential of our existence. Beneath these urge to feel more important and significant, we end up missing out on the actual bliss.

This doesn’t mean I am asking one to stop trying to be a better version of themselves. But that will be a never ending journey in chase of an unknown goal post. On the other hand trying to be on the higher path of life journey than focusing on rating one oneself will be a much more fulfilling life. Focus on being able to be feel the belonging, accepting everything as yours. Nurture a sense of oneness, that everything and everyone is a part of yourself. We all share a common life energy, and the true bliss is being able to feel that. This feeling of oneness can start within a smaller circle - family, friends, community, animals and nature.

I would be lying if I don’t accept the fact that I derive my self worth largely from the very same attributes I described. My self worth right now is largely shaped by my past academic proficiency and my other scholarly conquests . I don’t regret this, this is my journey towards materialism . The materialistic progression of a person can’t take place without fulfilment of the basic necessities - Maslow’s hierarchy. Eventhough I'm advising on going in the path of spirituality and breaking the ego of yours. You must do that after doing something impeccable in the field you are,  . 

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