Thoughts such as what ‘needs’ mean, and ‘wants’ mean, what are their different facets may help the facilitator understand it better. Some such thoughts are given below
1. ‘Needs’ are absolute musts required by one according to one’s her context - such as education, safety, security, air, water - and in some cases even food, clothing and shelter
2. ‘Wants’ are aspirational / desirable things, which perhaps are not essential for a living
INTENT
(The objective of the session is to analyse what is procrastination and whether there are any implications of procrastinating a task.)
1. To understand what ‘needs’ mean
2. To understand what ‘wants’ mean
3. To explore whether all ‘needs’ are available or one needs to work towards fulfilling them
4. To explore whether all ‘wants’ are available or one needs to work towards fulfilling them
5. To explore whether society or nature help one in fulfilling one’s needs
6. To explore whether society or nature help one in fulfilling one’s wants
7. To explore whether ‘needs’ are same for everyone
8. To explore whether ‘wants’ are same for everyone
9. To explore whether ‘needs’ remain same through one’s life, or do they change from time to time
10. To explore whether ‘wants’ remain same through one’s life, or do they change from time to time
11. To explore the impact, if any, when one’s ‘needs’ are not fulfilled
12. To explore the impact, if any, when one’s ‘wants’ are not fulfilled
13. To analyse whether one’s needs affect or impact others / society / nature in any way
14. To analyse whether one’s wants affect or impact others / society / nature in any way
QUESTIONS
(These are some leading questions that the facilitator may contemplate on for understanding and connecting with the topic.)
1. What is meant by ‘needs’?
2. What is meant by ‘wants’?
3. Are all the ‘needs’ available or one needs to work to fulfil them? How?
4. Are all the ‘wants’ available or one needs to work to achieve them? How?
5. Does society or nature help one in fulfilling one’s needs? If yes, how?
6. Does society or nature help one in fulfilling one’s wants? If yes, how?
7. Are ‘needs’ same for everyone or does it change from individual to individual? How?
8. Are ‘wants’ same for everyone or does it change from individual to individual? How?
