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Self sacrifice
- Sep 6, 2024
- 1 min read
Do you hide your self or suppress your personal needs in favour of service or commitment to others?
Reflect on the theme of self sacrifice. If you prioritise others' needs over your own you may be neglecting your own personal identity. Your own inner flame can be dimmed if you hide your true self to conform to expectations of others.
You may struggle with setting healthy boundaries, as the desire to serve can overshadow personal desires. Conversely, you may have fixed boundaries where you create a place for yourself where you hide your vulnerabilities.
The key is to balance duties to others with your own self-expression, allowing for a more authentic presence in relationships and pursuits.
The article on self-sacrifice made me think about how people often give too much and forget their own needs. I felt that in college when I was overloaded, and I used do my assignment once so I could rest and recover my energy. Helping others matters, but caring for yourself matters too.