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I’ve understood this for a long time. It clicked when I realized that trans people are completely and utterly obsessed with thinking about themselves. And in turn realized how unhealthy and unnatural that way of existence really is.
Me me me ,mine mine mine ,I I I. suffering.. We are important and not that big of a deal all at the same time. Life is amazing in this way. The more we grow spiritually the more we let go of who we thought we were and step in to who we’ve always been. 👁 👁
I think there is more to this statement, The opposite is also true. If you do not consider yourself, You have nothing to give anyone else. The middle line is to do your best for yourself, And accept what you are capable of, And show compassion for others who are capable of less, And to not compare yourself too much to people who are capable of more. Most roles in life are artificial to categorize people in easily understandable roles that people can comprehend without much thought or understanding. Looking outside yourself for validation usually comes from not understanding your own role or capabilities and this is where self obsession is toxic. Knowledge of self is the most valuable thing.
“Do not imagine that if you meet a really humble man he will be what most people call ‘humble’ nowadays: he will not be a sort of greasy, smarmy person, who is always telling you that, of course, he is nobody. Probably all you will think about him is that he seemed a cheerful, intelligent chap who took a real interest in what you said to him. If you do dislike him it will be because you feel a little envious of anyone who seems to enjoy life so easily. He will not be thinking about humility: he will not be thinking about himself at all.” C.S. Lewis “he will not be thinking about…..himself……AT ALL.” 🧡 it.