hello@michellelasley.com

+1 (971) 361-6285

See My Words on Substack

A picture to ponder

by Michelle Lasley

Michelle Lasley is a mother, wife in Pacific Northwest learning to balance green dreams with budget realities.

September 23, 2008

j

Categories: The Balancing Act

In conclusion…

Maslow's Hierarchy

Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs explained in Psychology Today.

3 Comments

  1. Laura
    Laura on October 15, 2008 at 2:50 pm

    Maybe this is a stupid question, but what is the difference between “sex” and “sexual intimacy”? They are listed on two different levels on that pyramid.

  2. Michelle Lasley
    Michelle Lasley on October 15, 2008 at 7:51 pm

    I don’t believe in stupid questions.

    Sex, I think, refers to the act of sex whereas intimacy would refer to the emotional connection. I was going to ask Beth, my ‘resident’ psych major, but she was in class. I’ll pass these comments onto her for her educated opinion. 🙂

  3. bethamarie
    bethamarie on October 16, 2008 at 9:03 am

    Michelle, I would agree with you and your definition of sex vs. sexual intimacy. Although, it may be a distinction that only women can discern. Ok, that may not be true, but there is some truth to it.

Read more on this topic…

Glossary

Glossary

Discover the key terms and frameworks that shape regenerative leadership, shared power, and feminist organizing. This glossary from Balance Shared explores systems, cycles, power models, and decision-making rooted in care, collaboration, and transformation.

Journey Home: Reflections from 10,000 Feet

Journey Home: Reflections from 10,000 Feet

As I sit on the plane, surrounded by the hum of the engine and the chill of the window, I can’t help but notice the person in front of me repeatedly adjusting their seat, each movement a grating assault on my laptop screen. The journey back to Portland, high above the clouds, prompts reflections on the comforts of home and the complexities of travel.