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Originally Posted by yossarian  Service-to-others ("good") being the type of polarity shown by Jesus. (The greatest lover in history)
Service-to-self ("evil") being the type of polarity shown by Genghis Khan. (The greatest conquerer in history) |
But Yossarian isnt EVERYONE is engaged in service to self?
Mother Teresa disavowed materialism and her own personal comforts in the service of others. She did this because it ultimately served HER. She wouldnt have been happy being a stock broker or a fashion designer or anything else. She did was SHE loved to do and was most fulfilled doing.
The same goes for people like firemen, doctors or paramedics or policemen - they are all doing what they love to do, and probably wouldnt want to do anything other than that. So in a sense, yes they serve others - but they
serve themselves in the first place - just like Genghis Khan, Al Capone or your local postman.
Do you agree with this?