How do you put your happiness first, but still be kind to others?

Question

I have a hard time putting myself first because I feel like I'm being mean to other people.

Answer

When I'm focusing on myself, I always remember a kind word and a smile are free. Just smiling at a stranger in a grocery store can light up their day and bring them happiness.

Shortly after a hate crime was committed against a Muslim woman in our town, I was at the store and smiled at a Muslim couple in the aisle with me as I passed them. The wife sought me out in produce later and thanked me for being kind. I was confused but she said that the majority of the time she (or her husband) are stared at or glared at. No one ever smiled at her. I told her that I was glad that I could bring some happiness to her day.

Answer

It is absolutely okay to put yourself first. "You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection."

"Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared. "

You are the candle. By putting yourself first, you can increase your happiness. Your happiness can then be shared with the people around you. Putting yourself first is not selfish, it is not mean; because your happiness is not only a benefit for you, but also for others.

How do you put your happiness first, but still be kind to others?

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