Saturday, March 29, 2014

No Means of Egress for Selfishness

Sometimes people can’t help but be selfish. Maybe it’s a part of human nature itself. Maybe it’s the devil’s way in bringing us to his side. Nevertheless, most human beings are selfish in nature, thinking mostly of their comfort; always trying to live inside a perfect bubble of comfort and security.

If humans are selfish, how do you rationalize these bouts of kindness we continue to see every day? Are they trying to help other people out of personal gain? Or are they trying to appear charitable, it is deemed appropriate by many? I've read an article stating that helping others makes one feel good about themselves since it releases a hormone called cortisol. Bottom line is still the same – people help other people because of self-satisfaction.


I admit I am cynical but looking around us who wouldn't be. People are killing other people out of anger and rage. Politicians are corrupting the masses to maintain their luxurious living. The church which preaches kindness and honesty is full of scandals. People are robbing other people in order to survive in this highly materialistic world. Selfishness is inevitable; it is part of life.

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