Word of the Week: Selfless
One important thing to acknowledge is that life isn’t always about our own needs, goals, and preferences. In a world largely operated by egotists, those who act only selfishly end up being limited to a mindset only beneficial to them, preventing any form of emotional growth. Selflessness is the opposite of ego, and sometimes, it is necessary to look out for other people. In simple terms, when a person is selfless, that person is putting other people’s needs before their own. Overall, selflessness is a trait that improves both society and people.
Being selfless means wanting to help other people when given the opportunity to. It’s about focusing on other people and expressing concern for them. When a person cares so deeply about someone that they would go to great lengths to help, they are also said to be selfless. It’s doing someone a favor no matter how painful or easy it is. Being selfless is also a choice to make a difference.
There are benefits to selfless acts and gestures. For example, selflessness fosters tolerance and strengthens relationships. Though selflessness is meant to benefit the people whose needs are being cared for, it can also benefit the person carrying out the selfless acts. Selflessness can help a person grow emotionally, allow them to become more observant and receptive to the needs of others, expand the person’s sense of self and identity, and even broaden the person’s perspective and perception of the world. However, it is important to remember that selflessness involves caring for and giving to others without expecting anything in return. Providing help to others out of a desire for acceptance, out of a desire to “prove worth,” or out of an expectation of a reward is not selflessness. Doing the right thing for others should be the core motivation behind selflessness.
As for my introverted self, I try to be selfless when it comes to people I deeply care about, and I am not judgmental of them. When I am in their company, my own needs become less important, as I respect their needs over my own. I care about others more than myself, and I tend to purposely neglect my own interests and happiness. However, I do understand that there needs to be a balance between my own happiness and others’ happiness. I don’t like to express my own self a lot, because I feel unworthy of attention and don’t necessarily want a lot of people to be extremely concerned or worried about me. I try to make sure that I put my effort into the people I care about, because I want them to do well and to achieve healing. But I know I can not fix everything, and that idea in itself is extremely unrealistic. Even though I find it hard to trust people, I always offer love, support, and help even to those I do not know well, because I believe everyone should reach their full potential.
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