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Q. What are the fundamental needs of the self?
A. We list the following:
- to like itself; self-respect; a healthy level of self-
esteem; a sense of worth
- to be liked, accepted, respected and approved of by
others; healthy, friendly, harmonious relationships with
others
- food and shelter (required by the body)
To illustrate the importance of the first two needs let us
consider the following: If you really want to hurt someone how do
you do it? You strike at his basic ego, his basic sense of self-
worth. You humiliate him, ridicule him, make fun of him, show
contempt for him, be disrespectful to him, belittle him, put him
down.
How many of the rules of human conduct have their roots in the
above needs? Let us list some:
- treat others with courtesy and respect
- do unto others as you would have them do unto you
- show consideration for the feelings of others
Apr 1995
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