I remember reading in college about a famous psychologist named Abraham Maslow. He had created something that he called the Hierarchy of Human Needs. According to him, people would not have the opportunity to become "self-actualized" if they were too busy worrying about pure survival.
When I was completly tied up in worrying how to feed my kids, I never felt the freedom to spend time purusing a forum like this or contemplating spiritual growth. Having some wealth has really freed up some options for me, including the option of donating money to the local battered woman's shelter.
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