Selfish

Sitting in the airport people watching is always a past time to enjoy while traveling. A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to experience this an hour here, another there. People are very peculiar indeed! Some carry flashy bags, others a briefcase, and many more hustle around stressed with their airport experience. Many conversations can be heard if one just takes a moment to listen. This family is going on vacation. That couple are headed to see family. Those teens are discussing the latest gossip. All relatively normal, but one thing struck me. One phenomena was in my face twice. "I am selfish" I heard two separate and very different people state this phrase as a fact and follow it up with comments implying that they are okay with that and not looking to change any time soon. 

Honestly, I've been there. The probability that I am less vocal and claiming of that feature is high, but nonetheless my selfishness has its times of unrelenting pride and far reaching effects. 

Remember that time I took the larger bowl of ice cream, left my hair in the shower on purpose, raced to get the warm shower first, or negated another's feelings for my own pleasure. Yeah, I recall, regretfully of course. 

I guess it's a good thing when I hear the self proclaimed selfish and have nothing but pity for them and hope they can find freedom from that in a deeper search for meaning in life. What about a relationship with Jesus? Have you experienced a love for you that makes you want to serve knee down in the dirt the very people who make you so frustrated? If not, I suggest you get to know the creator of the universe on a personal level and then re-examine your selfishness and see if its something you want to keep or not. 

Clearly, I'm guilty as all get out, it comes and goes in waves I'd say. Overall, however, I would like to claim props for working on it and attempting to temper my selfish side to put others first...and like it!