Abraham Maslow, an American psychologist and author of Maslow's hierarchy of needs, once stated, “In any given moment we have two options: To step forward into growth, or step back into safety.” This quote simply defines the price of comfort. Nearly every child has owned a fish bowl. For many it’s their first responsibility; it's almost a rite of passage to be seen as responsible enough to take care of another organism. But what many people do not realize, is that they are living in their own fish bowl. It is human nature to become content with comfort. It is easy to ignore one’s potential in order to feel secure. So like fish in a bowl with no predators or obstacles, one constantly swims in circles, making no progress. It is for that reason …show more content…
In a fishbowl everything is known, nothing is left to be learned. When life presents one with no challenges or obstacles, life is easy. In many cases easy is seen as desirable. When an individual feels secure, they feel no need to try new things or test their potential. They may feel it is unnecessary to leave their fishbowl because they have everything they need where they are, living the life they are living. Because of this concept many fail to realize their true potential. Without testing one’s limits, he will never know what he is truly capable of. One may feel content with their low paying job because it's easy and rarely presents a challenge. Because of this that individual may ignore other opportunities or employment because certainty is not guaranteed. By staying in the fishbowl, or comfort zone, a endless amount of opportunities are ignored. But to many people that is okay. They’d rather live safely than take a risk and leave the bowl. Human’s desire comfort and fear leaving …show more content…
A koi fish placed into a fishbowl will only grow to what the bowl permits it. The fish will most likely only grow to be three inches in length; however, a koi fish placed into a pond will grow up to a foot in length. Like the fish, people have greater potential outside of their fish bowl or comfort zone. When leaving one’s comfort zone, one is entering an ocean of possibilities. Greater success and growth can be found in this ocean. No progress can be made, personally or societally, in an environment lacking uncertainty. No man felt comfortable stepping on the space shuttle heading to the moon in 1969. But those men ignored their insecurities in order to see the mission’s potential. Without stepping out of their fish bowl of security, they would have never accomplished one of the greatest moments in America’s history. One must leave the bowl, encounter obstacles, hurdle life’s complications, and create solutions in order to make any difference in their life, or in the lives of others. Outside the bowl one can test their limits and accomplish things he never imagined. Outside of one’s comfort zone is the only place that progress can be
... constructs we built for ourselves; we have become the children and we make toys for ourselves that condition in a vicious cycle of pathetic stagnation. Find your Campbell Soup Cans, your reclusive pond, your place in a family that stands out... and you will have found yourself.
While Nixon did allow Kennedy’s dream of a moon landing to become reality in 1969, he soon after put limits on the space program, which had more symbolic value than anything else. The space program was a new-liberal hallmark of the “we can do it all” philosophy of the reaching of new heights in a promising future that promised a “new frontier” (Lecture 25, November 19). Cutting back on this program was a supreme indication that no, we couldn’t “do it all”.... ... middle of paper ... ...
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Maslow’s Hierarchy can make you feel like have nothing, or make you feel like you are more peaceful and bright. Maslow’s Hierarchy tells about how you feel, or what you need; and this can compare to characters in the book. The book Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry, the main character Kira lives in a futuristic dystopian society. In Gathering Blue, 3 characters are in some of the levels in Maslow’s Hierarchy.
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In the award winning film, Cast Away, Tom Hanks plays the main character, Chuck, who becomes stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash. Chuck uses his instincts to survive for over four years on the island. He satisfies his human needs as he is faced with the harsh reality that he may never be rescued from the island. Evaluating Chuck’s behavior on the island is evidence that humans follow Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Maslow’s hierarchy is divided into five ‘needs’ or categories including, physiological needs such as food, water, shelter, etc.; safety needs such as safety from attack; love and belonging needs like affection and control; esteem needs like respect from others; and self-actualization. Before Chuck could reach self-actualization
From Terry Fox’s story, I learned: ‘Great things never came from comfort zones.’ If we want something
The theory which contributes to the theme is Maslow’s hierarchy of needs which talks about “a positive environment and positive relationships are an important part of supporting every child or young person’s needs”, Taylor Et al, (2012:p13). Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is most often displayed as a pyramid. As people progress up the pyramid, needs become increasingly psychological and social. Maslow talks about children’s safety needs and how they need to feel security. “Maslow placed a real importance on ensuring that children have their basic needs met before they can learn”, Taylor Et al, (2012; p40). Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, is relevant to safeguarding the health, safety and well-being of children and young people as, safety needs is one of the needs on the pyramid. Children and young people need to achieve safety and well-being in order to be able to move up the pyramid and therefore can learn how to safeguard themselves, “One must satisfy lower level basic needs before progressing on to meet higher level growth needs”, Mcleod, (2013).
In 1954 an American psychologist Abraham Maslow proposed that all people are motivated to fulfill a hierarchical pyramid of needs. At the bottom of Maslow's pyramid are needs essential to survival, such as the needs for food, water, and sleep. The need for safety follows these physiological needs. According to Maslow, higher-level needs become important to us only after our more basic needs are satisfied. These higher needs include the need for love and 'belongingness', the need for esteem, and the need for self-actualization (In Maslow's theory, a state in which people realize their greatest potential) (All information by means of Encarta Online Encyclopedia).
In President Reagan’s speech, he made it a point to address the school children of America who were watching during class due to the importance of the first teacher to enter space. President Reagan tried to explain to the children about the costs of exploration and pioneering new frontiers. He told the audience that expanding man’s horizons and the future does not belong to the fainthearted but to those who show bravery. President Reagan promised that we, the people of the Unites States, would continue to follow the Challenger crew into the future.
According to the theory, the basic human needs serve as a foundation for human life. It is nearly impossible to life to the fullest if basic physiological needs such as food and shelter are not met. More importantly, it is vital to understand that people who struggle with various mental and spiritual issues should be considered a priority on Maslow’s pyramid because some people might even refuse their basic needs if their condition reaches an unbearable point. As a result, basic physiological needs might lose value to them. Next problem of homelessness directly addresses the need to fulfil the basic needs such as shelter, food, clothing, and water. People have a strong motivational desire to satisfy the needs their bodies have and keep their bodies warm and comfortable (Maslov, 1943). Health care needs of the homeless population is another consideration that is one step above the basic needs. Keeping people safe of free of harm to the health is an important consideration for the homeless. Next, addictions and health safety concerns are one step above the basic needs on the pyramid. Drugs and alcohol are not healthy for human bodies; thus, it is important to consider this type of problem before morality. Safe sidewalks address an issue of safety, and concerns that people might become overweight due to lack of walking. Finally, morality is also one of the considerations in the
One of the many facets of the Cold War not to be forgotten is, the US-Soviet space race which captivated the minds of millions across the globe as the two countries set out on a quest to explore the final frontier that is the penetrating depths of outer space. In May of 1961, President John F Kennedy proposed an American lunar commitment to be completed within the decade, regardless of the expense . However, Kennedy was a very unlikely candidate to make the decision to send Americans to the moon, because he had never been drawn to spaces issues within politics prior to his incumbency . Still, as a president, he is recognized for bringing vigor, intelligence, and style to his endeavors through the use of rhetoric in an attempt to revitalize public support for
It is within man’s blood and nature to explore, and space is our next New World. Man’s first achievement in space travel was the launch of the Sputnik on October 4, 1957. For the next decades, space travel was roaring like a rocket, fueled by man’s desire to explore, man’s desire for knowledge, and man’s desire to beat his enemies. However, these impulses have died out as the well of government funding has been diverted to wars and debts, and the interest of the American people has been diverted to wars and debts. Amidst all these issues it is debated as to whether or not space travel is worth the money and the attention of scientists, particularly since humanity faces so many issues on earth currently. However, because of the past inventions, current services, and future benefits, space travel is indeed worth the money and attention of governments and people. It is within our hands to control man’s advancement, and space travel is the next venue to do so.
NASA’s research and innovation looked promising, but it came at a cost. Money, resources, and spacecraft accidents, most famously Apollo 13 all hindered NASA’s research. In the 21st century, the debate over funding for NASA is at its peak since the birth of the organization in 1958, especially when there are numerous problems throughout the world. Is the money spent on space exploration worth the advantages and advances it contributes to society? When considering this topic, one might ask themselves, why explore space?
As Americans, we have the benefits of a vast amount of power, the possibility to succeed in any area, and the influence to change the world. We also have a duty to protect, provide, and inspire people who are not as fortunate. Our military is constantly fending off threats to worldwide security and our government is constantly working to benefit the general public. In our country’s history, there have been many shortfalls and mistakes, but these mistakes have often proven to be the birth of successes. These mistakes have proven to be valuable in the progression of our country and have often opened the door to good deeds.