D-Realm

The D-Realmis a phrase used by Abraham Maslow to refer to a state of motivation characterized by the need to fill deficiencies left by insufficient satisfaction of the Seven Essential Needs. An individual in the d-realm is trying to meet one or more unmet Seven Essential Needs. Individuals in the D-Realm exhibit what Maslow called D-Cognition.

Abraham Maslow Terms

B-Cognition, B-Realm, Big Problem, D-Cognition, D-Realm, Deficiency Diseases, Eupsychia, Eupsychian Theory, Good Person, Good Science, Good Society, Good Specimen, Hierarchy of Basic Needs, Hierarchy of Cognitive Needs, Human Diminution, Inner Signals, Intrinsic Consciousness, Normalcy, Normative Biology, Peak Experience, Plateau Experience, Real Self, Self-Actualization, Transcending Self-Actualizers, Transhumanistic

Syncretic Terms

Deficit Mode > D-Realm

Related LP Terms

D-Realm > Seven Essential Needs

Non-LP Related Terms

D-Realm > B-Cognition, B-Realm, D-Cognition, D-Realm, Deficiency Diseases, Human Diminution, Normalcy, Transcending Self-Actualizers

Notes

"The former are more essentially practical, realistic, mundane, capable and secular people, living more in the here-and-now world; i.e., what I have called the D-realm for short, the world i.e., of deficiency-needs and of deficiency-cognitions. In this Weltanschauung, people or things are taken essentially in a practical, concrete, here-now, pragmatic way, as deficiency need suppliers or frustrators as useful or useless, helpful; i.e., or dangerous, personally important or unimportant."

1. Characteristics: The D-Realm is marked by anxiety, insecurity, and a focus on external validation and security. People in the D-Realm often exhibit behaviors driven by the need for acceptance, physical security, or affirmation of worth.
2. Effects: Living within the D-Realm limits potential and can lead to Deficiency Disease, with symptoms of diminished well-being and restricted personal growth.
3. Path to B-Realm: Maslow suggested that as individuals meet their deficiency needs, they can shift from D-Realm motivations to B-Realm motivations, where self-actualization (read Alignment, creativity, and Connection become more central to their experience.

In the Lightning Path framework, understanding and addressing D-Realm motivations is key for moving towards alignment, healing, and connection. The D-Realm highlights the importance of satisfying essential needs for true human development and potential.

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