Purpose Should Be Selfish
Briefly

A clear link exists between altruism and well-being, with kindness behaviors providing significant health benefits, such as stress reduction and improved emotional well-being. Common assumptions equate purpose with selflessness, suggesting helping others is the pathway to meaning. This view oversimplifies purpose, neglecting its deeply personal aspect. Genuine fulfillment and engagement stem from pursuing activities that excite individuals. As one centers life around personal passions, they become more effective in supporting others. True selflessness emerges from a foundation built on personal purpose, rather than being defined by external obligations.
True purpose starts with what lights you up, not what serves others. Selfish purpose often leads to the most authentic generosity.
Flow and joy attract community and create sustainable impact, enriching our well-being and enhancing our ability to give and support others.
Purpose, at its core, is and should be selfish, defined by the inner spark that drives engagement and curiosity in our day-to-day activities.
True selflessness follows from deeply personal purpose, emphasizing that kindness and generosity flow from self-fulfillment rather than obligation.
Read at Psychology Today
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