Becoming-human.com is a resource for carers. Whether we are cared for, or care for others (and do it for love or for money or out of a sense of duty) we look for, but don't always give or get an innovative and even spontaneous response to each other. But this can change. |
This overview of becoming-human.com can become a one-day event to introduce Manfred Max-Neefs theory of realising the potential of our fundamental needs. |
Becoming-human.com can help any one living or working in a situation where people are stigmatised, one that is bedevilled by conflict, drag, waste and misunderstanding; . We start with Orly Benjamin's routine to discover what is going on, and what chance of it improving. |
| We encounter each other dramatically when we suffer any sort of diminishment. Getting older and all that goes with it, losing status and trying hard to put a brave face on it all is the stuff of emotional labour. Becoming-human.com might help us deal with all such. |
| We rely on Manfred Max-Neefs theory of realising the potential of our fundamental human needs |
| We explore the extent to which we realise how we affect, and are affected by each other |
| We risk much to get inextricably mixed up with each other as in a Connexion. Repeatedly. |
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When Dot realises that Jim does love her she asks him plaintively 'how did it happen?' Such happenings are not magic nor from god but come when we realise the potential of our basic human needs. And when we find the affect we have on each other and dare to get inextricably mixed up. This can seem beyond rational thought of what ought to happen, but it does and we can join in and be part of it. |
| We can care for and affirm each other. We can know that we’re 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. |
| Response, what's on your mind |