Comments on: Selfishness and Altruism https://choprafoundation.org/ask-deepak/selfishness-and-altruism/ Committed to Creating a Peaceful, Just, Sustainable, Healthy, and Joyful World. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 19:59:18 +0000 hourly 1 By: shireen https://choprafoundation.org/ask-deepak/selfishness-and-altruism/#comment-5578 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 19:59:18 +0000 http://deepakchopra.com/?p=15218#comment-5578 I think labels like ‘selfishness’ put pressure, and moreover, it’s subjective – depending on the person’s view. I too feel that unless we are true to our own selves and take care of what’s important to us, we cannot be there for others in a fuller, more positive way, and yet, we also have to learn to manage others expectations, and find a certain balance. However, sometimes, we just have to choose and communicate gently with others about our wishes. I found what Deepak said, very insightful. That we can reach a place where both are one. I really hope for that to happen.

]]> By: Key https://choprafoundation.org/ask-deepak/selfishness-and-altruism/#comment-5577 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:43:09 +0000 http://deepakchopra.com/?p=15218#comment-5577 In reply to Sandra Hendricks.

agree from my direct experience 🙂 But sometime feel challenging to balance 5(with 3kids,1 partner) individuals in one house, especially when I feel Not clear about what matters most. Thank you.

]]> By: Dips https://choprafoundation.org/ask-deepak/selfishness-and-altruism/#comment-5576 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:18:16 +0000 http://deepakchopra.com/?p=15218#comment-5576 Very true. There are two theories according to me. One, where you find happiness in keeping others happy & the other is, if you yourself aren’t happy within, how can you spread happiness to people who matter !

]]> By: Sandra Hendricks https://choprafoundation.org/ask-deepak/selfishness-and-altruism/#comment-5575 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 22:28:10 +0000 http://deepakchopra.com/?p=15218#comment-5575 I have recognized that when I do the thing that is optimal for myself, others benefit in an immense way. If we take care of ourselves, we have better qualities to offer other people. If we focus on ourselves enough to develop self-respect, inner-trust, etc. we bestow it to other people.

]]> By: eturk https://choprafoundation.org/ask-deepak/selfishness-and-altruism/#comment-5574 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 02:54:37 +0000 http://deepakchopra.com/?p=15218#comment-5574 I’d say, if your self desires hurt or take from others, indeed that is a PROBLEM! If the desire for self provides more presence, more ability to give, it serves.

For example, a father that realized he ought to go away for the weekend, to a cabin alone, to meditate and re-connect with his purpose is truly serving his family. To hang around, burned out, agitated, lost, does his family a dis-service.

So, which self has the desire? Ego, the false self, with it’s animal instincts, or the self of spirit which desires to serve the world in love?

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