Selfishness & Generosity

If you ever meet somebody who claims they are completely selfless, they are liars.  Even if they truly think that they are selfless, they're wrong.  Truth is, all of us are selfish.  And I mean uber-selfish.  When you donate money or time to a cause, you're really doing it for yourself.  You either want the label of being a good person or you want the feeling that comes with making somebody smile.  Even those of us who do good things just to see a difference in the world are selfish.  They don't want bad things happening in their world.

Moral of the story is we're all just in it for ourselves, so why not embrace it?  Be an individual.  There are many ways to make yourself into an individual, and everything you say/do/wear affects the way that other people see you.  So, why not wear something a little bit daring?  Why not create ensembles with wow-factor?  Why not wear clothes that make you happy?  However, more important than the clothes you wear is how you wear them.  Do you walk around awkwardly, or do you strut your stuff with confidence?

For those of you who are stuck in the "it's what's inside that matters" mind field, think about this:  First impressions are everything.  If you look good and carry yourself with confidence, people are definitely going to see you differently than if you looked sloppy and appeared self-conscious.  We only live once, people!  You have to play all of your cards on the table!

On a slightly different note....

Inspiration of the day:

Generosity.  In a season full of joy and gifts, it's easy to forget about those people who aren't fortunate enough to have a Christmas tree or stockings or presents.  So, while you're out shopping and having fun, spread your holiday cheer a bit farther by giving to those in need.  Donate to the Salvation Army people outside of Walgreens or donate to your local food bank.  Christmas is about giving, not getting, despite what Charlie Brown's little sister Sally might think.

Maybe listening to this (fantastic) Christmas song will put you in the giving mood:

Happy Xmas (War is Over) - John & Yoko and the Plastic Ono Band with the Harlem Community Choir