Daily Question, September 8 Which basic needs have I never had to worry about? 35 Reflections Share Click here to cancel reply.Please log in or Create a Profile to post a comment. Notify me when someone replies to my comment via e-mail. DeVonna5 months agoDeVonnaI’ve always had a sturdy roof over my head. Shelter, we all need it at one time or another. It is a basic need but often overlooked. I find shelter, spiritual and mental, when I practice my faith. I can not see it, perhaps, like a physical shelter, but it is abundantly evident to me. 0 Reply Carol A5 months agoCarol ABlessings have always been abundant in my life and the basics of survival have never been in question for me. My challenge is to let go of anxiety about whether I will have enough through the remainder of my life. So, the basic spiritual need I worry about is being able to let go of grasping. 0 Reply Malag5 months agoMalagThe basics of survival : air water shelter food. And the utilities of comfort such as electricity, heating. And most of the other comforts I enjoy. So any underlying the question then might be: if there is so much that I have never had to worry about why do I worry or what am I worrying about? Over long years the answer for me has been not to worry over the worry but just let it be there because it doesn't go away when I push or pull at it. It's just part of the furniture. And I can appreciat...The basics of survival : air water shelter food. And the utilities of comfort such as electricity, heating. And most of the other comforts I enjoy. So any underlying the question then might be: if there is so much that I have never had to worry about why do I worry or what am I worrying about? Over long years the answer for me has been not to worry over the worry but just let it be there because it doesn’t go away when I push or pull at it. It’s just part of the furniture. And I can appreciate all the furniture Read More3 Reply Hot Sauce5 months agoHot SauceI've never had to worry about where my next meal will come from, whether I will have a roof over my head, whether I can have emergency healthcare if necessary, whether I will have to quit a medication because of affordability, being shot by police, whether I will be sexually assaulted if I go outside by myself, whether I will have to continue working if I come down with a serious illness, or about having a chance of future employment. There are a lot of important privileges I have that I should...I’ve never had to worry about where my next meal will come from, whether I will have a roof over my head, whether I can have emergency healthcare if necessary, whether I will have to quit a medication because of affordability, being shot by police, whether I will be sexually assaulted if I go outside by myself, whether I will have to continue working if I come down with a serious illness, or about having a chance of future employment. There are a lot of important privileges I have that I should always remember-because many others are not so fortunate. Read More8 Reply Vikram5 months agoVikramI am very fortunate to say that I have never known any real hardship in life. My parents are in a happy and stable marriage. They immigrated to the United States when I was young so I didn't understand their struggle to get a green card, get a job, pay bills, etc. By the time I could really remember anything substantial, my father basically fulfilled the American Dream and we moved from an apartment into a house. They have worked hard so that I have never known any lack. No lack of food and wate...I am very fortunate to say that I have never known any real hardship in life. My parents are in a happy and stable marriage. They immigrated to the United States when I was young so I didn’t understand their struggle to get a green card, get a job, pay bills, etc. By the time I could really remember anything substantial, my father basically fulfilled the American Dream and we moved from an apartment into a house. They have worked hard so that I have never known any lack. No lack of food and water, no lack of warmth, no lack of clothes, etc. I am sure billions of people around the world would kill to have what I have and I know that any problem I face, while I don’t want to minimize my struggles, is basically a “first world problem.” There is so much for me to be thankful for and I must and will do my best to never not be thankful. Read More6 Reply Melissa5 months agoMelissaWater, shelter, food and love of family I have never had to worry about. Yet I am very aware even as a child how grateful I am for these securities. I have always been aware of others suffering or lack of those basic needs and have done and continue to help out wherever and whenever I see the need of others . I know it seems simple and not special but I always order an extra meal "to go:" when I go out to eat and give it to the closest homeless person in the street. The look in their eyes always...Water, shelter, food and love of family I have never had to worry about. Yet I am very aware even as a child how grateful I am for these securities. I have always been aware of others suffering or lack of those basic needs and have done and continue to help out wherever and whenever I see the need of others . I know it seems simple and not special but I always order an extra meal “to go:” when I go out to eat and give it to the closest homeless person in the street. The look in their eyes always connects me to be more human and feel how connected we are in this world to each other. It easily could be me or my child or family member that could be homeless. That knowledge keeps me humble and so grateful for what I have and to help wherever I can. No matter how small or simple the giving. We are just a incident away from being in another humans shoes. Love thy neighbor… Read More7 Reply Cathy5 months agoCathyWhat a fantastic idea, Melissa! I want to join you. Whenever I eat out or get food to go, I’ll order an extra meal to give away. You are a beautiful person, Melissa. Thank you for posting this. ??♀️?❤️ 2 Reply Mica5 months agoMicafood, housing, and many others 6 Reply Don Jones5 months agoDon JonesThe cycle of day and night, the seasons, the daily miracle of turning food into a human being and life energy, Grace… and so much more. 6 Reply Linda5 months agoLindaFood, shelter, love, and enough money to get what I need in life. I am very fortunate, I know. 5 Reply Arleen5 months agoArleenI am fortunate. I have always had a roof over my head, clothes on my back, and food in the kitchen. There have been tense moments about the roof, but nothing ever came of them. I live in a community that has one of the best water purification systems in the world, and the air quality has never been an issue. What all this does for me is to realize how blessed I am and how God has always taken care of every single need I have. He has provided for my family and me at just the right moment and...I am fortunate. I have always had a roof over my head, clothes on my back, and food in the kitchen. There have been tense moments about the roof, but nothing ever came of them. I live in a community that has one of the best water purification systems in the world, and the air quality has never been an issue. What all this does for me is to realize how blessed I am and how God has always taken care of every single need I have. He has provided for my family and me at just the right moment and with just the right amount of support. It was tense waiting, but I did receive exactly what I needed—nothing more and nothing less–the right amount. I am very fortunate, indeed. Read More4 Reply Skeeter5 months agoSkeeterSomeone always loved me. Be it a family member, a friend or lovers gone by but I always knew that I could call someone and feel cared about. I had a big family and several are gone but I still talk to them and feel their love and embrace. I am blessed. 4 Reply Anneclaire5 months agoAnneclaireI am relatively fortunate, but I have been on my own for most of my life. I cannot say there are any basic needs I have not been anxious about at one time or another … 3 Reply Zenith5 months agoZenithClean air and water. For everything else there has been constant struggle. But in spite of struggle I am profoundly blessed. 5 Reply Michele5 months agoMichelefood, shelter, water, electricity. I will need to worry about them if I don’t find a job soon. 6 Reply Cathy5 months agoCathyThinking of you, Michele. That’s a tough spot. xo 1 Reply Michele5 months agoMicheleThank you Cathy:) 1 Reply Javier Visionquest5 months agoJavier VisionquestShelter, nourishment, community each, regardless of quality, have always been provided me through opportunity or a social support network (that generally being family). I don’t know why I’m suddenly so concerned about interruptions in the supply of exogenous insulin, just because it’s the latest addition to my basic needs. Perhaps it’s the source I worry about. 2 Reply sunnypatti5 months agosunnypattiWater, food, clothing, shelter. I started to write about a shelter situation that was not safe for me, both physically & mentally, but then I read some other responses and just want to say thank you to Dusty Su who said, "None of my victories came easy, but they are good ones." So much yes! I just looked out my window after typing that and saw my big 80 lb puppy rolling on his back in our big beautiful yard in the country - something he nor I have never had before. What I have gotten throug...Water, food, clothing, shelter. I started to write about a shelter situation that was not safe for me, both physically & mentally, but then I read some other responses and just want to say thank you to Dusty Su who said, “None of my victories came easy, but they are good ones.” So much yes! I just looked out my window after typing that and saw my big 80 lb puppy rolling on his back in our big beautiful yard in the country – something he nor I have never had before. What I have gotten through has put me right here with so much love and gratitude. This is nothing I ever expected, but I learned after one of my biggest lessons in life to let go of expectations. What a difference it has made. I am blessed to be safe, healthy, and loved. I am blessed to not have to worry about basic needs, as I know there are many in this world who do not have them. I pray I am doing my part to help make this world a better place. Read More5 Reply Trish5 months agoTrishThere’s never been a time where I’ve had to worry about food, clothing, shelter. I wondered a few times how I was going to pay rent, yet I always managed. I was born into middle class w/ all its privileges. I work w/ families living in poverty & am constantly amazed by their creative solutions & resiliency. 6 Reply 333USA5 months ago333USAProbably the most important is I've never felt that I haven't been loved. Although I have been poor, I've always had a place to lay my head to sleep at night and I always found a way to feed myself. I've never been lonely. I've always been able to find friends value and can spend time with and share my feelings and secrets. Life has never been easy, nor has anything been handed to me. However. God has giving me so much to be grateful for in this life. In the times that he is taking things ...Probably the most important is I’ve never felt that I haven’t been loved. Although I have been poor, I’ve always had a place to lay my head to sleep at night and I always found a way to feed myself. I’ve never been lonely. I’ve always been able to find friends value and can spend time with and share my feelings and secrets. Life has never been easy, nor has anything been handed to me. However. God has giving me so much to be grateful for in this life. In the times that he is taking things away from me, albeit my financial well-being or my health, it’s been a purification to help me appreciate what I have or had all the more Read More4 Reply Howie Geib5 months agoHowie GeibI am very fortunate. Food and water have always been available. I have been without shelter and certainly poor coupled with the anxiety surrounding those particular circumstances. However, for the most part, it has been elevated concern as opposed to worry. A situation in want of a solution yet to be discovered. Never long term, with one exception where it was associated with what might have been clinical depression. In that time I was unable to really function fully. Yet it passed, and I was, a...I am very fortunate. Food and water have always been available. I have been without shelter and certainly poor coupled with the anxiety surrounding those particular circumstances. However, for the most part, it has been elevated concern as opposed to worry. A situation in want of a solution yet to be discovered. Never long term, with one exception where it was associated with what might have been clinical depression. In that time I was unable to really function fully. Yet it passed, and I was, as usual, led to a place that exceeded anything I might have imagined through no brilliance of mine other than being willing to follow the path opening before me with faith. Read More4 Reply Kevin5 months agoKevinWhile my family had very, very little money when I was young I never was in want for any basic needs of life. And this remains the case to the present day, and for that, I am indeed grateful and feel fortunate. 8 Reply 1 2 Next » My Private Gratitude Journal Write an entry in your private gratefulness journal Get Started This site is brought to you by A Network for Grateful Living, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are fully tax deductible in the U.S.A. DONATE https://gratefulness.org/content/uploads/2015/03/GX-Gold-Participant-L.png Community Engagement Guidelines Privacy Policy [email protected] Connect with us on Social Media: © 2000 - 2021, A Network for Grateful Living Website by Briteweb
