My Self-Ego Ignored

Why do I care more about others than myself? Isn't a rightful liaison a duty to give away a joy that isn't perspicuously mine or should it be considered so? And that brings up this poignant and perplexing question: how to cope with criticism and still subdue my self-ego ignored? Friends approach me and say with a sympathetic tone, " You need to put aside some time to enjoy yourself, to detach yourself for a while from the worries, and troubles you constantly see in everyone; more than anything else, take care of yourself! " Would such friendly and egotistic words agree with my humane mentality? It will make things worse, not better as I move forward to achieve social well-being; I have been known to have taken the shirt off my back without hesitating, and provide advice and care even in a small way to ease a friend's burden; I been called gullible and definitely the nicest person alive unable to tell a lie! Living for others is a commitment obliged by must, I will gladly divide a loaf of bread and not take a single slice... and I will be satisfied only when they are full and smile; if saints have done that: going to bed hungry to feed the neediest, shouldn't I act in the same way, instead of looking away and not serenely sleep? Many not agreeing with me, may come forward with their vague view; I will tell them without complicated words...without explaining actions for doing such deeds; nobody will sway me from acting on instinct when the needy's courage is not bold... selfishness is a shameful attitude in front of poverty...an ugly word, a presumed virtue! Let them wonder and be amazed how I choose generosity over my self-ego ignored! Copyright 2009 by Andrew Ccrisci