The paradox of selfishness is that we are defending a self that doesn’t really exist. Once we realise the emptiness of the self, we can lose our defensiveness, and find greater peace.
Tag: Selflessness
Mental health: staying resilient
Those prone to mental health issues need to stay resilient. Here are six simple things you can do to protect you in the bad times.
The monkey trap of selfishness
We are often trapped in dependence on excessive debt, unstable relationships, and unsuitable jobs. Even so, it is possible to let go.
Why can’t I do what I want to do?
Wanting presupposes that we do not have things as we would like them to be. It therefore implies dissatisfaction with the status quo. When we
How to avoid extreme emotional highs and lows
It’s surprisingly common to experience uncomfortable highs and lows, even during the course of a day. Of course we prefer the highs – joy, laughter
Selfishness, selflessness, and the environment
Selfishness is very natural to our biological selves. We are organic systems interested in our own continuity, descended from a long line of organisms who
