It’s possible to live without any objects. Material items are not necessary to life. Air, water, and food are absolutely essential to maintain life. Shelter is also essential to keep us from the extremes of hot, cold, and the various forms of precipitation.
Clothing is also pretty important for survival. As is healthcare, which is denied to many. Those of us who are privileged enough to have healthcare undoubtedly survive longer than those without.
They say you shouldn’t, that it’s not good for you, but you can live without human interaction. I don’t think you should either, but it is possible to survive without it.
I suppose I could survive without my migraine medications, but I wouldn’t want to, to be honest. It would not be a life of quality nor quantity. I am grateful every day for advances in science, and for the privilege to not be denied them.
I’m taking this prompt literally, which isn’t usually my style. I like to answer with a quip or a heartfelt response. But today I feel that to answer with anything other than the basic necessities to survive feels bougie to me. It feels disingenuous, flippant to the people who can’t have these things for whatever reason. Today I will just say that I am grateful for all that I have. I do not take them for granted.
“It's Amy,” I said. 