Does the universe revolve around me?
Thu Apr 19, 2007 01:28:19 AM by Travis
During an IM conversation earlier this evening, I made an offhand comment about the world revolving around me. It was a joke, but sometimes I worry if I really am too self-centered.
When I really think about it, the motivation for all of my actions is to make things better for myself. I spend my time doing activities that make me happy, or at least keep me occupied. I often neglect to do things because I don't have enough time, or because I'm just too lazy.
Sure, I have friends. Sure, I care about them. But really, why do I care about them? Why do I even like them? Because being around them makes me happy. Because when they are happy, it makes me happier.
Hell, look at this blog. I spend my free time writing inane posts about me, me, me!
Am I self-centered? Am I selfish? I don't know. There's a pertinent quote that is among my favorites:
"If I am not for myself, who will be for me? And if I am only for myself, what am I?" -Hillel
I think it sums up my feelings appropriately. If I do not think of myself first, who will? If I only think of myself, what kind of person does that make me?
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