Posted by from the Inner Journey Weekly Workout on May 27, 2001 at 17:28:32:
Selfish and selfless - two extremes. When we're selfish, we focus too much on ourselves and when we're selfless, we focus too much on meeting the needs of others. All forces in nature continually strive to achieve balance. We need to find the middle path for ourselves if we are to realize health and fulfillment in life.
It's true that service is a spiritual principle, but we cannot truly serve others if we are neglecting our own needs. Are you feeling tired or even exhausted, resentful, empty, guilty, and/or caught between what you think you should do as opposed to what you want to do? If so, you might look at how you can better look after yourself as you care for others.