Open Poetry #37 |
Death of Self |
WindWalker Senior Member
since 2001-10-12
Posts 1218 |
Say what you will: when speaking of humanity one speaks of selfishness. Humans are selfish beings. How did this come about? – I don’t know. I don’t know even why we know this is so. Evolution of mind? Growing awareness? Growing un-ease with our excesses? It’s now quite obvious: being selfish is not a good thing. So how do I change this? How do I become something I am not? There is, it seems, but one way: the old path of self-discipline; of personal sacrifice. Ugly thoughts in today’s narcissism but what else is there? I would speak of death here, not death of a body but death of one’s character. If it is a truism: “You do what you are” I can only do “other than” if I change my nature. So, some will challenge me, say it is impossible. But I will contend: all things are possible and given the alternative, I’ll take the impossible: the death of the selfish self and welcome the new self: the empathic, compassionate One. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
"So, some will challenge me, say it is impossible. But I will contend: all things are possible and given the alternative, I’ll take the impossible: the death of the selfish self and welcome the new self: the empathic, compassionate One." An excellent powerful write. You have left much to ponder. Well done. Hugs~Nancy ~ Trace my body with your words, |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
"the death of the selfish self and welcome the new self: the empathic, compassionate One." I guess choosing is the easy part but thereafter there can be a lot of heartache in store. One needs to be strong because the empathic, compassionate one feels EVERYTHING. Good write! |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
A profound peioce of work WindWalker. I enjoyed it. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Very thoughtful write, windwalker. We will all be faced with this choice at one time or another in our lives......my best to you. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I welcome your "new self" but I will add that there are times when you may need to be selfish to survive. M |
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