tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974406546323301344.post2063745245612701365..comments2023-04-08T06:06:13.055-07:00Comments on Notes from the Pens: Interdependence, Independence and Temporary MutualismAya Katzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07830585801297506770noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974406546323301344.post-35358495452399314292015-05-17T11:13:03.967-07:002015-05-17T11:13:03.967-07:00Hi, Julia. I agree that we should put ourselves fi...Hi, Julia. I agree that we should put ourselves first. I am just not afraid to use the label "selfishness" for that. I hate that "selfishness" has gotten such a bad connotation that "selfish" has become a synonym for "evil." It is not bad to put oneself first, and it seems only logical, from an etymological standpoint, to call that selfishness. Aya Katzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07830585801297506770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974406546323301344.post-4118157194318338292015-05-17T09:53:18.863-07:002015-05-17T09:53:18.863-07:00The example of the mother spider offering up her b...The example of the mother spider offering up her body to the baby does not seem heart warming to me. It seems specific to that species, and they are insects, and I would hope humans would not equate themselves with this action. As human being we should care enough about ourselves so we can care for others. Actually, a lot of self-esteem people say you should care about yourself and invest time in yourself, and put yourself as a top priority. When you think positive thoughts about yourself and look out for your own welfare, you are better able to help others. A person who does not think much about themselves is not going to think much about others because their mindset not capable of this. Just my two cents. I think we should put ourselves as a priority, and this is not selfish. It is survival, and living to see each day is a good thing. You should care enough about yourself to want to value your own life and enjoy it. Does not mean you cannot help others along the way, but you should help yourself too.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11147781152448695481noreply@blogger.com