Brain Food: Languages, Poetry, Songs, Theatrical Plays, Sacred Prayers, ….
An immense wealth of world culture awaits us! Anyone with the desire and necessary discipline can inherit beautiful languages, poetry, sacred writings, songs, dances, theatrical works, and more. This type of wealth is not exclusive; it is a shared global heritage. It doesn't diminish when more people "possess" it; in fact, it grows richer as more people engage with it. While material wealth has clear and immediate benefits, one might ask: "What do I gain from cultural wealth? I can't use it to buy a car, a home, or groceries!" Maslow's hierarchy of needs and desires, as well as yoga philosophy's concept of chakras, classify our needs from basic survival to higher-level enlightenment. Enlightenment-based desires help us seek our life's purpose, accept life's ups and downs, and eventually embrace our own mortality. The world's cultural heritage nourishes these higher-level needs and desires. Reading or hearing a great piece of poetry is ...