NECESSITY LEVEL
This is a person's ability to rise above his or her aberrations when his action is required to handle an immediate and serious threat to his survival.
From the AOGP Abridged Scientology Dictionary — based on original LRH source materials, updated through 1982.
Usage
When facing an immediate and serious threat to survival, a person can rise above their aberrations through necessity level, performing far beyond their usual capacity. A parent rescuing a child from danger is an example of necessity level overriding normal limitations.
Why It Matters
Necessity level demonstrates that aberrations are not absolute barriers — a person can push through them when survival demands it. This principle is relevant in auditing and in life, as it shows the thetan's inherent ability to overcome reactive patterns.
Related Concepts
- ABERRATION — Irrational or deranged behavior, or thought, on or about a specific subject or subjects.
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