“Our higher existential needs are what motivate us to spend our brief time on the planet in meaningful ways.”
— Alain de Botton
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People have deep needs that go beyond just food, shelter, and safety. These needs drive us to make our lives valuable and purposeful. For instance, someone might feel a strong urge to help others, create art, explore new places, or gain knowledge. This is because they want their life to mean something and be remembered. Think of a volunteer working to clean up the environment; they do this because it makes them feel like they’re making a difference, not just for themselves but for the world. By focusing on these higher needs, we spend our limited time doing things that matter deeply to us and leave a positive mark.
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