assignment: S.E.L.F.
frivolous
or
fundamental?
narcissistic
or
necessary?
vain
or
vital?
conceited
or
critical?
extravagant
or
essential?
selfishness
or
self-care?
or perhaps . . .
both?!
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i do not think SELFISH is a bad word.
no, not at all.
selfishness is concern with one’s own interests.
being selfish = thinking of self.
so, in my opinion, being selfish = self-care.
self-care is:
fundamental.
necessary.
vital.
critical.
essential.
S.E.L.F.
deny
or
embrace?
embracing is mandatory.
i am responsible for myself.
for my thoughts.
my ambitions.
my boldness.
my happiness.
and you are responsible for yourself.
for your thoughts.
your ambitions.
your boldness.
your happiness.
“It is easier to do one’s duty to others than to one’s self. If you do your duty to others, you are considered reliable. If you do your duty to yourself, you are considered selfish.”
-Thomas Szasz
do your duty to self.
(happy holidays.)
