Essay On Basic Human Needs

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BASIC HUMAN NEEDS Have you given this a thought before? You most likely have. What are the things you really want in life?. The needs of an average person could be summarized as follows; • Having your own home • A good car • Having enough money so that you won’t have to work for the rest of your life • Having enough time to worship God • Good clothes • To love and be loved • Travel on pilgrimage • Marry someone of your dreams • Have bright and beautiful children • Have enough resources to take best care of your children • Have enough time for yourself and family • Have access to quality healthcare • Travel around the world on tourism • Have lots of fun • Have enough money to buy anything you want • Contribute to the development of the society …show more content…

SPIRITUAL NEEDS: These are the needs to know God and to worship and obey Him, the satisfaction we derive from them, the hope of entering heaven after death, and God’s protection from the things that are beyond our control. Examples are: Fasting, Prayer, Doing good to Others etc. 2. PHYSIOLOGICAL NEEDS: These are the things we need for consistent living and preservation of our lives. Examples are: air, water, good food, clothes, house, sex for reproduction purpose, basic education, movement, communication etc. 3. SECURITY AND SAFETY: These are the needs that cater for our assurance of getting and securing the other needs that we have satisfied. Examples are; formation of government for protection, law and order, being sure that the religion you choose is the right one for fear of hell fire, having enough money in case of emergency and other physiological needs, having insurance on your properties in case of disaster, access to healthcare. 4. SOCIAL NEEDS: Humans are social beings, who easily get bored, and there is need to catch fun and make life lively, to love and be loved, social needs eliminate boredom. Examples are; having friends and family, going for sports, music, games, tourism, having sex for pleasure, movies, hobbies, travelling, adventure, learning new things, freedom, going to club

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