I'm selfish and consider myself important!
@Paljas (146)
South Africa
March 18, 2017 4:21am CST
Before you all join the choir and crucify me with your song, let me explain:
I wake up every morning, trying to be selfish and to consider myself the most important person in my life. That way I usually have a good & positive day as I consider no one around me of enough importance to be shocked, disappointed or judged by them. That doesn't mean I don't show love, but I show love to myself first and then share that love with everyone around me.
Doesn't always work, but I try. Believe me, members of the human race still shock, disappoint & angers me on a daily basis with their judgements, racism, superiorism, etc., but there is still hope for us as I believe the majority of people are decent human beings with love and compassion in their hearts.
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@Gita17112016 (3611)
• Trinidad And Tobago
18 Mar 17
I think Maslow hierarchy says that we have to meet our basic needs a s a person FIRST before we tend to those around us. In fact it is our duty to become responsible and productive people. And yes, I do agree that human beings still have a spark of compassion in them...but you have to search for it. Thank for the share.
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As a mother and wife, I can't be selfish
@Paljas (146)
• South Africa
18 Mar 17
I'm not a parent, so I can't comment with authority, but I do have an opinion.
I have not been to India and I am sure the Westernized Indian culture is different so my comments and opinions are based on the people I come in contact with on a regular basis and have normal lives.
Being selfish on a certain level, could be a valuable lesson to children. Children should learn to respect their parents and realize from a young age that their parents are also people in their own right and not just there for their convenience. They should understand that their parents gave them life and cared for them for a great part of their lives. They should be thankful to, and respect their parents for the privilege of being their child. Every person on this earth is an individual and should have the right to exercise that individualism, including parents, children and single people.
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@Sreekala (34312)
• India
18 Mar 17
@Paljas Yes the cultural difference is there. But all of us are human beings.
I agree with you. At times I told my children, you can't expect every work get it done by a mother. I am trying my best to teach them to be independent. I hope they will.
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@abhinalstrikr (4111)
• India
18 Mar 17
I don't mind,you are not hurting any,you are bothered for your life,it's ok ,life is short,we have to run our own lane,you are apt as I believe ,being over and hurting others is something bad I consider
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@abhinalstrikr (4111)
• India
18 Mar 17
I read it twice your post ,i feel you are running someone's else race,are you ok how you are doing it rt now
