Gathering thoughts…
When our needs are met we ascend to a higher plane of living.
When animal needs are met they are at peace.
What pulls us forwards is a never ending hunger.
More information, more food, more love, more art.
That is why we will never be at peace.
When our need for safety and food is met, a new void opens up.
And so the human slowly climbs up the pyramid of MassLove..
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