The word has such negative connotations. It’s seen as a
tremendous character flaw – the type of insult that someone may
yell out in a heat of passion only to stop a conversation dead
in its tracks, as the receiving party takes tremendous offense.
To be fair, part of that reputation is earned. We’ve all known
people that are truly selfish – people that would figuratively
(and possibly literally) step on the faces of others in order to
pursue their own needs. These people are truly selfish
individuals, and they often know very little of caring,
happiness, giving, and love. Yet it’s possible that, as a
society, we’ve gone too far to the other side, promoting the
idea that if we want to truly be good people, we need to be as
selfless as possible. We see this with caregiving, volunteer
work, and raising a family – many people dedicate their entire
lives to others. But there’s a problem – complete selflessness
has a cost – and that cost is often your own health, happiness,
and wellbeing. Remember That You Are a Per