Recent events have led me to question how it is that people perceive the idea of "self". Is it physically- a human body? Or emotionally- a set of unique personality? Or mentally- a collection of memories and thought processes? What is it that people think about when we talk about our "selves"? In essence, as you cannot function with one aspect alone, I'm hoping you do consider "self" as a whole. You are an embodiment of physicality, emotionality and mentality- in some distinct percentage of each.
Now, some say that a person who committed suicide is a selfish person. Why? Selfish in what way? Answer: in every way. Physically, emotionally and mentally. I'm sorry to say, "you" in every way do NOT only belong to yourself. Yes, you alone feel the physical pains, the emotional tortures, and the mental challenges. But so, you are not alone in all those experiences.
Be it your family, mentor, or a higher being- someone close to you, they all go through the same pains, tortures and challenges with you simply because they love, care and cherish you. Whether you feel them, it is there. In a way, you are responsible for everyone else's love, care and cherishing of "you".
This "you" becomes a property you must protect, not only for yourself but also for all those who are connected to you in various ways to various degrees that can be affected by whatever happens to you. So yes, you can be selfless and devote yourself to a black hole of a job, or be selfish and take your own life. Then, what's in between? Simple: self. Be in the perfect balance between the two, and if absolutely necessary to be either, be selfless in caring more for those who care about you and be selfish in caring about urself for those who care about you. Either way, it's a win-win situation. Think about it.
This "you" becomes a property you must protect, not only for yourself but also for all those who are connected to you in various ways to various degrees that can be affected by whatever happens to you. So yes, you can be selfless and devote yourself to a black hole of a job, or be selfish and take your own life. Then, what's in between? Simple: self. Be in the perfect balance between the two, and if absolutely necessary to be either, be selfless in caring more for those who care about you and be selfish in caring about urself for those who care about you. Either way, it's a win-win situation. Think about it.
(a gentle reminder)
When you find yourself without any possession in this world, you are all you've got.