Today I Am Alive

Why Selfishness Isn't Selfish?


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Living life is about you. Join Margaret Aberdeen in another episode of Today I Am Alive and discover the power of healthy selfishness, how to free yourself from toxic relationships and being selfish can be the catalyst for positive action and a happier life physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. 

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS 

  • Being selfish is wrong because it has been programmed into us by family, society, education, culture, and religions. It’s seen as wicked, egotistical and self-centered but in actual fact, selfishness can heal your trauma and help you master your own life. 

 

  • Living life is about you. Repaying karma, facing your fears, accepting your mistakes, taking ownership of your thoughts, feelings and attitude. You can cope with whatever life throws at you but only if you selfishly flip the mirror on yourself. 

 

  • Healthy selfishness is a positive trait for your health and wellbeing. It's crucial to maintain our self-worth by looking after ourselves first, both physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. 

 

  • Selfishness enables us to free ourselves from toxic relationships by taking positive action to preserve our happiness.

 

BEST MOMENTS 

“We all want to feel free, loved, joyful and peaceful.”

“When selfishness comes to mind, it’s received with a negative response installed in us from an early age.”

“Growth stems from having a loving relationship with yourself and knowing at your core who you are.”

“You have to breathe first before you can take care of others.”

 

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ABOUT THE HOST

A few years ago, Margaret underwent several life-threatening traumas, including domestic abuse, and almost killed by her ex-partner, kidney and brain cancer, mental health issues, and a near-death experience. Her life was encapsulated in darkness, and she welcomed the thought of dying. From a breakdown to a breakthrough, these words from Viktor Frankl’s book, Man's Search For Meaning, changed her life forever: “The existence of life is to suffer; to survive is to find meaning in suffering.” Once she became aware of this, her life changed, and chose to live each day like it's her last…

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Today I Am AliveBy Margaret Aberdeen