Chapter 14. Where it all happens- in a Connexion.

Doing this exercise we rediscover the spontineity of a child. And much else too

But if we're stuck in our ways a slide show might help us to chill out

Manfred suggests there are hidden resources within every system. We'll find them.

Watch a modified Manfred Max-Neef video

Print out your own map and test your experience to see the extent to which you are able to realise the potential of your own fundamental human needs in a problematic situation.


Now share that experience of a particular situation with your friends and see the extent to which you were able to realise the potential of your needs in it.

And identify any suspect aspect (qualified satisfaction again) of that situation.

In sharing the event with your friends you may well realise you've got more going for you than you know


And in your conversations be aware of how you feel; mention it if you can. This will help us create a language of emotional labour, or whatever we'll call it.


Finale. We can care for and affirm each other. We can know we are loveable and what we bring to life is good, good enough. We can beg each other not to try too hard nor take on too much. We can learn to speak straight and not suffer fools gladly and live with the consequences.