Self, Selfishness, Selflessness

I continue to be amazed at how on target DAILY OM is for me. Based on Buddhist teachings, their lessons and inspirations talk to me. In the past I have used the term Selfish saying one must take care of oneself first in order to have the health and energy to be able to give to others. Perhaps I will change from Selfish to Selflessness to clarify from what most people call Selfish. www.dailyom.com

March 31, 2015 Self and Selflessness Aries Daily HoroscopeBecause you likely know what it feels like to benefit from outside aid, you may feel driven today to devote all of your free time to the care of those in need. Yet while you will no doubt find many positive applications for your selfless support and generous levels of assistance, you may be surprised to notice that the impact of your gifts lessens throughout the day. If you feel tired, worn out, or hungry, you may not be able to dedicate as much of yourself to your chosen charitable pursuits. You can ensure that the help you offer touches many lives today by caring for yourself first before attempting to care for others. It is our innate selflessness that drives us to help others, but the charitable impulses that prompt us to work to improve the lives of people in need cannot inspire us if we do not first take care of ourselves. In all selflessness, there must be something of the self as our power to act as a force for good is dependent upon our physical health and mental wellbeing. Taking care of oneself is an important element of selflessness, even though the notion seems as first to be counterintuitive. We are not selfish for setting aside some portion of our leisure time to see to our own needs. Rather, we are preparing ourselves to face the challenges that are inherent in most philanthropic endeavors. You will have all the energy you require to help others at your disposal today when you take excellent care of yourself.