I wonder if selfishness begins as a survival tactic and evolves into a habit or automatic response to discomfort.
I have used selfishness in multiple forms for different reasons, not the least of which was to remain sober.
I guess, like everything else we learn, selfishness is driven by our motivation.
When I first got sober, I learned that service to others was paramount to my recovery.
So, the only reason I would do any service work was to remain sober therefore my motivation was selfish.
Now my service work is rooted in a deep desire to be helpful, and I love how I feel when I do something for someone, and no one knows about it.
Is that selfish?
Possibly, but I feel good, no one gets hurt, I don’t look for praise or adoration, and others have been allowed the opportunity to have at least one good thing happen for them that day.
So, my selfishness is between me and the Divine Source Energy, and I love how I feel when I am helpful. I feel Love.
May each of you allow yourself the gift of finding what makes you feel Love.
You are Love and Loved.
