#that was like: “selfish isn't a negative thing necessarily because nothing can exist without the self” or something. basically that

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existence is so inherently selfish isn't it...?

#sometimes it feels like a sin to have been born at all. if that makes any sense. -> catholics start cheering and clapping #anyway no . that applies to my personal baggage specifically not to all of humanity. don't worry i am not that insane #but in regard to the selfish thing #i read this quote or excerpt of a philosophical text #that was like: “selfish isn't a negative thing necessarily because nothing can exist without the self” or something. basically that #there are many selves many people and therefore communities #so being selfish is necessary in some capacity #essentially that there needs to be balance between individualist and collectivist values in order to exist peacefully and flourish #i think it's just so confusing to navigate that. where is the fucking line. where is the balance. how do you achieve it? #how do you absolve yourself of the guilt? #if you're doing something for you how do you feel like you aren't evil? #if it's somewhat at the cost of others but it feels necessary. how do you know you're not at fault? #and how do you not feel guilty for coexisting and accepting love and care? how do you not feel like you're taking more than you can return? #how do you feel deserving? #sorry im just. i have a lot of questions and a lot of internal agony lol #z.post