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John believes our suffering and ecological and social destruction derive from a fragmented and human-only view of existence. He can help you experience, intellectually and physically, the interconnectedness of life, so you spontaneously change your relationship to existence, develop eyes to see what's real, and let unfold a conscious world. Know the Power of Wholeness at www.duoRymbo.com.

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Why It’s Okay to Be Self-Centered Sometimes

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“We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men.”  ~Herman Melville

I grew up with a faith that encouraged personal sacrifice for others. Putting myself before others or desiring what they lacked was sinful. So there I was, during my teenage years, trying to be a saint, completely unselfish when thinking or interacting with others.

I must admit that I was always in the equation.

If I gave advice to others, I did it for them but also for the good feeling of improving their lives. If I helped someone else solve their math …