2006-07-13 10:10:30 · 16 answers · asked by mikeo 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There is no such thing as selfless. Even if all you get out of the deal is satisfaction at having done a benevolent thing, you still did it for that satisfaction. I think that makes those kinds of acts more beautiful, doing the "right" thing because it makes you feel good to do the "right" thing. That being said I am self centered.
2006-07-13 10:15:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I reflect on my thoughts in any given day I tend to be self-centered, thinking about what I need and the demands on me. However, I am learning to be self less. For example, my life is in major transition right now and this transition affects everyone in my life. Because of the pressure I feel I spend alot of time processing my thoughts and emotions; not really acknowledging that the people in my life have their own process too. However, because I do want balance in my life and don't want to be a burden on those who love me (especially my family) I realize I have to put a lid on the demand that others understand what I am going through and seek to understand those around me. I have a duty to love and respect others as I want to be loved and respected.
2006-07-13 17:24:56 · answer #2 · answered by n 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm actually trying to learn to be a little more self-centered in a way because i've always been a little "masochistic" in letting people run over me,and everything, so i'm trying to respect myself more. But,at the same time, i spoil the hell out of my little sister and my boyfriend,when neither has the money to do the same for me. So, i guess it basically depends on the people and the situation.
2006-07-13 17:22:08 · answer #3 · answered by Miss Understood 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm aiming to be self-less. But most of my actions are self-centered because I'm a human being trying to be good for others but when the going gets tough I tend to be good to myself first.
2006-07-13 17:19:13 · answer #4 · answered by Frontal Lobe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am too self-centered. I am working on it though.
2006-07-13 17:14:53 · answer #5 · answered by petezsmg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Self-centered. I don't know why; I just am.
2006-07-13 17:13:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
everyone has selfish motives behind most of the things that they do. I am not sure that self-less acts exsist. I like to help people, so when I do it is satisfying something in me, therefore not selfless.
2006-07-13 17:15:06 · answer #7 · answered by Metacoma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Compared to what?
Other people? I'm somewhere in the middle. I care more about my family as a whole than just myself, but still them over other people.
Than I was a few years ago, probably neither. I have always had some people I cared about more than myself.
2006-07-13 17:15:15 · answer #8 · answered by John J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Define "self-less"??
I guess I'm more celf-centred (but not in a bad way). I know who I am and I'm not going to let anybody tell me differently.
2006-07-13 17:13:43 · answer #9 · answered by miss_gem_01 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
less self centered ...but that's a really difficult question...along the ranks of 'do you believe in altruism?'...hard questions to answer
2006-07-13 17:13:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋