Wednesday, July 28, 2004
Need vs. want...
so we all have a lot of wants and needs. probably more wants than needs. but we often confuse what we want for what we need. we actually need very little. food, shelter/protection from the elements, and enough clothing to cover the essentials.
protection from the elements is even exaggerated here. we think we need AC, but the majority of people around the world and historically have lived without it.
i think it would be an interesting experiment to try living on a need-only basis for a week and see how it humbles you. you have the minimum caloric intake, a small variety of the food groups, water, a tent, one outfit, and nothing more. like a survival camp at it's best/worst. actually, it would be really fun to run that camp for a bunch of ritzy farts who have too much money and too many things for their own good. take 'em down about 1000 pegs. but i'm sure just about all of us need it. myself included.
it's interesting that we are created "new needs." like technology. they are really just strong wants, but sometimes it actually feels like you need some of the technology on which we have come to depend. it seems like you need a computer at college or at the office. it seems like you need a phone to stay in touch. but when you get down to the nitty gritty, you don't really. i suppose you could make an argument that there are different levels of need: need for survival vs. need to stay competitive at your job, etc. interesting to consider, but there are still just a few basic needs.
anyway, just wanted to share.
P.S. Keep them in your prayers.
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