Today I started reading a new book my sister in law recommended to me. It is about a society with 5 different factions. Within each faction is a specific and certain way you must live your life. One of the factions values selflessness and its whole purpose is about being selfless. It is an odd type of a story but it really got my mind thinking. The character in the book only would think of others... and he took it to an extreme. I really loved that idea and I decided that I wanted to try and be as selfless as I can. Being selfless makes you stop thinking of yourself and forces you to look outward and serve others. Anytime I serve others I am always a happier person and I feel more accomplished.
So what? I am going to try and never be a selfish person. It isn't a good trait and I know if I look outward and serve I will be happier.
Now what? I am going to wake up each morning and recite to myself how I am going to be selfless. Throughout the day I will need to remind myself to not think about myself, how I look, who smiled at me, etc. I will think about how others feel and how I can help in any way. I think it will bring me greater joy to my life.
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