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JediKnight1111 t1_jaswmy0 wrote

Reply to comment by TheRoadsMustRoll in Glorifying the "self" is detrimental to both the individual and the larger world. It neither helps you find your true nature, nor your role in the larger world. by waytogoal

You say "No argument was made that the self isn't important." That's funny. Examples of arguing "the self" isn't important:

  1. "All in all, this article argues (against) giving it (the self) too much importance"
  2. You say "the argument being made is that too much importance placed on such an insignificant part (the self)"
  3. "Feeding this ego of “what is me(the self)” limits your consciousness and freedom"

I agree that there's nothing wrong with being personally successful and happy. But you are missing the principle that success and happiness are relative, ie. they are different for different people. It sounds like you are saying that you shouldn't base your happiness on other people, and doing this requires a strong self confidence and knowing yourself. SO I guess you agree with me that the self is important.

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