Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Selfishness
Is it so bad that I do good deeds to feel.... well, good? I mean, don't get me wrong. That's not the only reason I do it. I think that it's necessary to give back to the community somehow, lift those around you up, and just do something for someone else in general. I just so happen to do so by allowing people to stick a needle in my arm and take my bodily fluids. But I realized during my last donation that there's a very selfish reason behind it as well. I donate at least once month to remind myself that I, in fact, am not a horrible human being. Despite what some might believe, I need this reassurance quite frequently. And instead of coming off as horribly insecure and whiny to those around me, I go out and get this reassurance for myself. I realize that good deeds are supposed to be done solely out of the goodness of your heart, but is it really so bad that I have a tiny selfish need to do them as well?
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Not bad at all. And you aren't a horrible human being! Never!
ReplyDeletehaha Thanks.
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