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Lori Fetzer's avatar

You know so much about butterflies, Mary!!! Impressive.

And, as Sara often mentions, your photos are exquisite.

Maslow's hierarchy of needs. So classic. I wonder what it might look like if I privileged love and belonging over physiological needs, safety and safety and security needs? Actually if I look closely and think about it deeply they are all interconnected (as everything is.)

One thing I have changed in my behavior that I think falls under the heading of love and belonging is that I endeavor to greet people with a smile and instead of the usual "how are you?" greeting, I've switched it to some version of "nice to see you" (depending if I know the person, or even how well I know that person.) I also make an attempt to learn people's names and remember them. And, when I don't remember I humbly ask for a reminder - - with one neighbor it seriously took me months and numerous times to get his name. So embarrassing. Especially since his name is Barry, which is not a common name and isn't that far off from Lori.

I'd love to think of more behaviors to focus on to bring a greater sense of love and belonging to all the folx I encounter. Curiosity is one I think about. I see and experience others using curiosity. It doesn't always feel like love and belonging. I think it has to be used quite deftly. It doesn't feel quite natural to me to employee broadly, if that makes sense.

Maybe you and other readers will have ideas to share! :-)

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Anna Krawczyk's avatar

Love it! <3

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