Im confused why people say you shouldnt be selfish because the way I look at it is that it is MY LIFE and why should I waste my time worrying about others. How do I even know there real? Life is too confusing and it doesnt make sense.
2006-06-10 18:52:26 · 10 answers · asked by Tyler 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
i dont act selfish cuz i know that in order for people to like you and in order to be perceived as a nice person you cant be but im just wondering why shouldnt I?
2006-06-10 19:13:25 · update #1
Lying is a natural habit and a survival skill, so humans tend to lie more than tell the truth, particularly about matters related to self.
If animals were not selfish, they would not survive. There is a difference between selfish and greed, however.
Selfish is making sure your needs are taken care of, greed is unnecessarily taking what belongs to someone else.
It's okay to take something for your own survival (selfish), but it is not okay to take it just because you want it (greed/lust).
Selfish is good and is necessary for survival.
But, we all have to compromise if we intend to live in a community or with others.
2006-06-10 18:59:28 · answer #1 · answered by Left the building 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have You Examined Yourself To See If You Are Selfish! Because If People Are Seeing This About You, Then Don't You Think You Had Better Check Yourself Out!.....It Wouln't Be Good To Go Around In Life In "DENIAL".....Good Luck!
2006-06-11 02:07:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go with the flow in life. Some towns are filled with people like you described. There will probably be many times in your life that you will have to wipe your feet of some individuals. Don't do as I and wait until you are using a cane and wondering why your life ended as it did. Life is a challenge. When we see it that way, we understand what life is truly about.
2006-06-11 02:12:05 · answer #3 · answered by grannywinkie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dude you are a screwed up individual! of course those people are real and yeah it might be your life but how in the hell do you think the world would function if everybody thought that way things are bad enough as it is if everyone thought like you then we would all be fu**** how would you feel if someone ran you over with their car, kept on driving and was like oh well its my life why should I worry about him! its called human nature, being humane, or considerate of others because thats the way we all want to be treated.
2006-06-11 02:00:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many good books on the human perspective and what reality is theorized to be , some can get mighty confusing but they can help you build your own view of what reality really is.
My favorites are ....
Why people believe weird things by michael shermer
The science of good and evil by michael shermer
The fabric of reality by david deutsch
Some of these theories can get down right scifi-ish so be careful .
2006-06-11 02:10:22 · answer #5 · answered by shellers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
True it is your life. But being selfish does not only hurt others but will one day bite you in the bottie. If you are not a sharer then one day someone will not share with you and I'm talking about neccesities and it could mean your life or death.
2006-06-11 01:59:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
are u selfish?
giving is the best feeling
caring and having a good heart is the most important thing in life
2006-06-11 01:57:06 · answer #7 · answered by kiss2envy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you shouldn't be selfish because at the end of the day it's not just you here on this earth. because you are going to need somebody and you better hope it's not someone selfish.
2006-06-11 02:07:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there may come a time when you will need someone and you may hope that they might be unselfish enough to help you WITH YOUR LIFE. We never know what tomorrow will bring.
2006-06-11 02:06:54 · answer #9 · answered by namasta@rogers.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not quite sure what you are getting at. sorry for not being able to help.
2006-06-11 01:58:11 · answer #10 · answered by de rak 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋