GATHERING INSTINCT

in a nutshell:

Our Gathering Instinct makes us believe
there is no such thing as enough, or too much.
It motivates us to always have a full stomach,
and a house full of stuff.
It makes us live with a constant level of
anxiety, and fear of running out of things.

Our Gathering Instinct is satisfied when:
We aren’t hungry.
We have a full refrigerator.
We don’t feel like we need anything.

When it isn’t satisfied:
It will make us complain and be demanding.
It makes us complain louder and more often
than any other instinct.

Given unlimited resources:
It will make us stuff ourselves
until we are too large to move.

 

As Providers
It makes us panic about running out
so we tend to overstock.

As Partners
It makes us dedicated to the one
who makes us feel good, and motivates us
to do whatever it takes to keep the relationship.

As Friends
It makes us a little self centered.
We tend to put our own needs first.

In Bed
Probably the most reliable good time in the sack.
We are inspired to find positions that make us feel good,
the same way we stick to food that makes us feel good.
We like the least amount of effort for the most
amount of pleasure. And we want to feel good all the time.
We may not be the most inventive or nurturing lovers
but we know how to satisfy our needs.