The Five States of Being
Justin Ahrens · c. 2023 · Poster · Being HumanKind series · dimensions unconfirmed
A map of a good life in twenty-nine icons. The poster organizes the Being HumanKind framework into five numbered groups, each with its own row of white line icons and gold labels: Foundations of Being (Hopeful, Kind, Still, Present, Grateful), Leading Yourself (Open, Curious, Vulnerable, Authentic, True, Honest), Growing Forward (Empowered, Worthy, Humble, Resilient, Brave, Free), Being With Others (Inclusive, Safe, Forgiving, Dependable, Generous, Collaborative), and Creating Your Legacy (Active, Creative, Connected, Compassionate, Just, Lasting).
Each group carries a one-line definition—"The essential ways of showing up that ground everything else," and so on—turning the book's philosophy into a reference chart meant to live on a wall. The printed footer reads "Good intentions deserve good paper. Created by Justin Ahrens + Rule29. Printed with heart by O'Neil Printing." The poster carries no printed date; the year shown reflects the Being HumanKind book launch period. Paper stock and dimensions are not documented on the sheet.
View this poster in The 29 Collection