Value

What do we value above all else? There are many things in life that human beings view as valuable. Food and shelter, Financial security, employment , respect from others and love are all valuable. Maslow's pyramid/ladder of human needs tells us we must satisfy basic and safety needs before we can obtain higher needs such as belonging, esteem and self actualization. In my view we are not aware of higher needs until basic needs are satisfied. How can we truly value esteem and self actualization when we are cold, hungry, naked and homeless? Value may simply be relative to where we are in our lives. What about those who obtain too much too soon? Basic and safety needs are satisfied but something is still missing. What is the right equation? Perhaps each individual has his or her own unique "encoded" way to navigate human needs. I don't know what the correct answer is. I know it is easy to say money can't buy happiness when you have it. I know the grass appears to be greener on whatever side I am not on. I personally have to work for everything I have ever obtained in my life whether it be physical, emotional or spiritual but that is my path. I have learn to accept the fact that I must work for everything. I believe God knew what he was doing when he made me. I value my life and I am by no means compeletly satisfied so I keep striving for what I want. I must stay on my path.