#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
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