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Very cool ... thanks for sharing.
There is no such thing as selfless ...
no self
no body
no mind
no spirit
only pure service with no regard to self
Not possible in a humanWhat you can do is practice exquisite and aggressive self care
and use the accumulated energy reserves to making a difference and a contribution
from a place where it is VERY PERSONAL ...
unique to me
Something only me, myself and I can provide
something I have invested my whole life in learning
honing
practicing
perfectingit is the opposite of selfless somehow
your thoughts?Competing Interests: None declared.References
- Jillian Bailey. Emphasizing altruism is problematic for physicians. CMAJ 2020;192:E865-E865.
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Well said. Emphasizing altruism sounds noble but is ultimately hollow and insidiously depleting. Emphasizing meaning allows a sustainable virtuous cycle of contribution and affirmation.
Competing Interests: None declared.References
- Jillian Bailey. Emphasizing altruism is problematic for physicians. CMAJ 2020;192:E865-E865.