It Is Not Selfish To Save Yourself

There is nothing selfish about saving yourself. It is called self-preservation. I do it all the time. There is something empowering about doing what your heart says. I do not let others pressure me, persuade me or provoke me. Their ideas are not mine, and I feel no need to live my life their way. Once upon a time I was a woman who tried to please everyone. Remember the old story about the man who was carrying the donkey? Because people shamed him into doing it, rather than letting the donkey carry him? I used to be that person. It is a sad life, to always try to please others. Totally dissatisfying. It is not selfish to save yourself, To live your life your way, and to follow your heart. It is empowering. I say do that.