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There are many abstract ideals that guide your thinking and behavior across all situations. One of the best examples is Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. This hierarchy is a pyramid with five levels, each representing different needs that must be met before proceeding to the next level. The bottom level being physiological requirements such as food, water, warmth, etc. The second level is safety and security needs which includes homeostasis in society through law enforcement or military protection against outside threats from people or animals (often called “fight-or-flight”). Keywords: Abstract Ideas, Hierarchy of Needs, Maslow’s The bottom level is physiological requirements such as food, water, warmth. The second level is safety and security needs which includes homeostasis in society through law enforcement or military protection against outside threats from people or animals (often called “fight-or-flight”). Each individual has different levels that are important to them so what may be the top priority for one person might not be an issue for another. For example if you have a family where your wife/husband doesn’t work because she takes care of children who need constant supervision then their “safety” may take precedence over other priorities like having enough money to pay bills. On the other hand someone who works long hours might not be able to keep attention on safety and may have a greater need for money with less time to take care of family. The needs are always in flux so it is important that you identify your priorities, which will help guide the way you spend your energy both at work and home. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: The bottom level being physiological requirements such as food, water, warmth. The second level is safety and security needs which includes homeostasis in society through law enforcement or military protection against outside threats from people or animals (often called “fight-or-flight”). For example if you have a family where your wife/husband doesn’t work because she takes care of children who need constant supervision then their “safety” may take precedence over other priorities like having enough money to pay bills. On the other hand someone who works long hours might not be able to keep attention on safety and may have a greater need for money with less time to take care of family. The needs are always in flux so it is important that you identify your priorities, which will help guide the way you spend your energy both at work and home. Maslow’s hierarchy or pyramid has five levels each representing different needs that must be met before proceeding to the next level
