Sometimes this diagram is better shown upside down, conveying a more appropriate sense of scale or timeline for when these needs are achieved throughout life. To be even more accurate, each level should be re-scaled for individual experience. For example, in a modern, first-world society, basic needs, safety, and love & belonging can essentially be achieved at birth if a child is born into a loving, affluent family. Regardless of who you are, regularly feeling fulfilled via accomplishment or achievement of potential are the most difficult needs to meet. As humans, we desire the fulfillment of all of these needs throughout our lives and we do not feel happy or complete when all of these needs are not met. For those desiring to feel fulfilled by life but are struggling with food insecurities, feel unsafe, or feel alienated and alone, higher achievements are not possible. The LIM Collective attempts to bridge the gaps of need by offering scholarships and support for students desiring to participate in arts, music, or sports programs but lack access or funding. We also endeavor to provide those much needed breaks for people struggling to find the time or financing for experiences that elevate one’s interpretation of living.