There’s a thin line between being selfish, and doing what is best for you. I think, sometimes doing what is best for you, can be selfish, but is also the right thing to do.
Despite people’s well-meaning intentions, sometimes their plans and ideas for you harm more than help.
I like to think that other people’s experience with the same situation is valuable when viewed as a possible outcome, and rightly should be respected. On the other hand, you, the person entering the situation for the first time, come with your own set of skills, knowledge, resilience and thus, the end result may be entirely different, for better or for worse.
To me, doing what’s best for me, is as simple as it sounds. It is choosing the option with the best possible outcome for myself. Of course, there are sacrifices that must be made, but the positives should outweigh the negatives.
On the other hand, being selfish is to do what I want, what I feel is right for me, with absolutely no concern for others involved. I am not responsible for other people’s reactions or feelings, but if what I do directly concerns them, in order to not be selfish, but to still live my own life, I need to be tactful and considerate. Doing no harm is the aim, but in some circumstances, someone will be hurt, even if it may be for the best in the long run.
I’ve been living in my head for the last few days, trying to think and figure out where I want my life to head. What is best for me and how do I avoid hurting anyone?
I’ve decided that I am going to spend anywhere from a month to a year. I’m going to have to figure things out with work.
I’ve a place in mind, but am going to continue to do my research.
Heaven only knows where I’ll be.
