When we feel deprived inside we feel easily threatened when resources appear limited and we naturally want to compete, fight and kill to ensure our future needs are met (possible cause of xenophobia etc). If we don’t run the deprived child programme much we probably won’t know what destitution really feels like, or believe in it for that matter. We are therefore likely not to manifest lack in our lives. We know how to live creatively and abundantly as a result. I suppose we only create destitution in our lives when we believe the programmes of lack, destitution and deprivation, even unconsciously, and make them real. Hence it feels important to look at the deprived child (that righteously feels entitled for compensation) inside ourselves because it appears to be a main player in a lot of unrest in the world currently...

My partner and I have been working a square on this...

Desire to be deprived
To have the experience of lack and destitution, abandonment, neglect; to believe that I am the wrong doer; as a form of self-punishment/self-flagellation/self-recrimination;  to feel entitled and righteous about receiving compensation – by being angry, bold assertive, overly confident, strong, intimidating, loud, attention seeking (imposing my presence on others), in your face, over the top, hectic, greedy, grasping, grabbing, stingy, withholding, selfish, self-centred, conceited, inconsiderate, disrespectful, dishonouring, destructive, angry, doing everything in my power to get my needs or perceived needs met at all costs, feeling entitled to compensation however it may look – buying into all ego wants and desires – being fed by consumerism – if I feel down I can remedy that by spending a day at the mall mentality; an excuse to hoard my stuff and never give anything away,   
To be the poor victim; to moan and complain; to pull at the heart strings of saviours looking for action – thus to be pitied, be loved, cared for, compensated; people will generally feel more sorry for you and like you more if you are deprived rather than satisfied
To lead a strict and austere life for spiritual advancement – to suffer and ennoble myself through suffering; to put myself through renunciation in order to wake up (vows of celibacy, poverty), to clear my attachments and addictions; self-punishment; for purity; As an excuse to act out deepest darkest ego – rage, hate, killer instinct etc whilst fulfilling my needs at all costs; to validate survival of the fittest theory To see how much I can do without, and how little I actually need to survive – becomes a game – like the anorexic who starves herself to see how thin she can get and still survive; getting tired of the game and choosing to deprive myself to death
To be motivated to get things done
To not have to feel shame or undeserving feelings associated with actually owning a lot of stuff
For drama; because I’m addicted to suffering, deprivation is a familiar state
To choose the hard life; because as a child I was told I was spoilt that I can’t bear to be labelled a spoilt adult; to not be criticised or rejected for having my needs met – to be loved and accepted
To struggle with a mediocre salary
To be lazy
Because I am scared of a challenge (it’s easier to rather deprive myself than stretch myself); out of a lack of belief in myself (because no-one believed in me as a child, I believe I am stuck with my limitations); out of insecurity and lack of self-confidence I cannot possibly aspire to reaching my full potential; because I believe that: I’m inadequate, inferior, easily intimidated, I lack skills or am in denial of my skills, am worthless, a failure, good for nothing, hopeless, pathetic, inferior; because of all these negative beliefs about myself I do not believe I can live creatively and abundantly and thus manifest a mediocre life for myself where I live in deprivation
Because I am disconnected from my own sense of inspiration; because I don’t have any good ideas to make a break for myself
It’s safer because people are less threatened by me Out of fear of my own success, brilliance, light

Fear of being deprived
[What I see here is that deprivation can exist on many levels – on the level where food and shelter is denied and survival is seriously threatened or on a more subtle note. For example, I may be denied good company one evening if my friends cancel plans, or I may be denied a learning experience by missing out on a session with a spiritual teacher/Leslie, or if I can’t get hold of something “nice” to eat and land up snacking on something less satisfying – all these experiences have the power to remind me of my inner deprivation...]

Fear of believing in destitution or lack and thus experiencing it, not having my needs met; feeling unsupported – by God, family, parents, loved ones, friends
Being deprived of energy – being lethargic, exhausted, stuck, unmotivated, uninspired, unable to get anything done Being deprived of experiences that allow for fulfilment, learning, satisfaction, contentment; being deprived of attention, love, caring, nurturing, cherishing, affection, security, acceptance, gain, pleasure, praise, gratification, exultation, fullness, abundance, validation - of existence or worth or opinion even,  
Because of above written states resulting in feeling empty, unloved, uncared for, alone, lost, abandoned, neglected, rejected, distressed, scared/afraid, insecure, angry, dissatisfied, disappointed, feeling like my survival is threatened, despair, feeling shamed, feeling like the wrong-doer, bad, evil, dirtied, sullied, like there’s something inherently wrong or defective inside me – by virtue of being born into the wrong race, country, culture, family, class etc; hopelessness, worthless, confusion, self-doubt, shock, shattering, inadequate, incompetent, like a failure, deprivation confirms my sense of worthlessness; being deprived of the experience of being valued;

As a result feeling judged, criticised, punished, guilt, regret, self-blame, desolation, annihilation, death wish, killer instinct – killing another to get my needs met, or even “killing” them with words and stealing their energy as they drop down the spiral; hating another enough for being more fortunate than me (possibly my best friend included) that I am able to steal the shirt off their back; not trusting myself or my best friend; Feeling victimised – by God, by people that I project an outside authority onto to; others controlling my welfare against my will (parents, teachers, political leaders, xenophobic locals, gangsters, angry vengeful God) according to their whims, desires and needs; fear of being abused, taken advantage of, “schneid”, losing out, being the sucker, doormat, loser type  

Becoming really angry and rageful, bitter, resentful, manipulative, having selfish motivations, becoming sly with hidden agendas, each man for himself, believing I am an island that needs to look after number 1; not being trusted; living in misery and unhappiness; living in panic

Not keeping my life impeccable and being motivated to action only if threatened by loss or deprivation – not meeting work deadlines, having messy and disorganised finances (being in debt), relationships, life  

Having a history of not having my real needs met that all I can see is a future of unmet needs and struggle – hence I manifest it perpetually Having my health suffer and that of my family’s
I may currently be happy and fulfilled but at the same time may feel insecure that when I do eventually have my need it won’t be met (I see kids display this when they don’t want other kids to play with a toy that they themselves aren’t currently playing with, in case they need it in the future)

Deprivation makes me fear more especially since resources are really limited on this earth and there isn’t enough to go around – or so I believe; having to compete (rivalry), fight, kill; acting out greed and being greedy

Compensating for feeling deprived by being bold, assertive, overly confident, strong, intimidating, loud, attention seeking (imposing your presence on others), in your face, over the top, hectic, greedy, grasping, grabbing, selfish, self-centred, inconsiderate, disrespectful, dishonouring, destructive, angry, doing everything in my power to get my needs or perceived needs met at all costs, FEELING ENTITLED to compensation however it may look; HOARDING  

Being ruled by pleasure, fulfilment of desire, constantly doing everything in my power to avoid the feeling of deprivation and emptiness – hedonism; living in unbearable longing, being constantly in need, sapping others life force, repelling potential friends, being frowned upon and perpetuating further deprivation  

Being so cut off that I don’t even know what my real needs are

Buying into the idea that consumerism will fill me up, albeit temporarily – wasting earth’s resources with unnecessary purchasing, creating waste WASTING POTENTIAL by believing in lack of inner resources

Desire to be satisfied
To be at peace
Easier to stay in the core
To feel full, for fulfilment
No more longing or desire
Less shadow
To like myself, it’s comfortable - easier on the body and mind
For equanimity To feel protected by spirit; to feel like I am a better person and my life is on track  To feel rewarded by life, by Spirit
To validate cruising
To feel like my life is ok and that I’m ok
For a sense of competence and self-sufficiency
For self-praise and self-righteousness To have resources and be a better mother/father/partner/citizen
To feel like I’ve reached the summit of my personal journey, for a sense of achievement, for no more striving
To be a role model to others and show them the way; to be respected and followed
To be better able to guide and inspire
To live a dream life – be rich, have the perfect partner, have brilliant well rounded children, die peacefully, fulfilled and happy at a ripe old age
A life well lived
So that the ego can take full credit for a life well lived
To relax, have a holiday – to be permanently on holiday

Fear of being satisfied
Fear of self-importance; selfishness, self-centredness; inconsiderate and not caring about others; Becoming complacent, becoming lazy – can in turn make you deprived
Being bored; losing your edge; seeking out new (and more dangerous) thrills
Going off track; missing dharma; Missing enlightenment; confusing satisfaction for enlightenment
Threatening others
Fear of loss
Being selfish, not caring about others
Feeling guilty
Creating bad karma
Being hated by the have nots; others wanting what I have and being killed for it; my kid getting kidnapped
The more satisfied I am the more difficult it becomes feeling empathetic towards another’s suffering
Losing touch with reality, living in an ivory castle
Wasting time; wasting money; wasting energy; wasting potential
Indulging in habits, in addictions, attachments Not growing, feeling old and stale; becoming dissatisfied with life – only enlightenment will give us what we really want