The Pleasure Inherent in Exchange
The satisfaction of life is not in closing in on oneself, but in altruism. Unlike selfishness, which means putting the ego at the center, altruism means having the other as a priority. “The door of happiness opens to the outside; whoever forces it in the opposite direction ends up closing it even more.” (Sören Kierkegaard - Philosopher) “Human personality is a narrative structure, therefore it lacks meaning. Meaning is found and realized (...) through our conscious actions. The question that remains is: is it characteristic of human beings to fulfill themselves in the search for meaning or comfort? Those who seek to fulfill themselves in comfort are trapped in the realm of matter and will always save themselves, in the hope that preserving themselves will be enough to find happiness. It is the paradox of human happiness: those who save themselves are lost. Those who donate themselves for a non-negotiable value find meaning in living.” (Dr. Saulo Barbosa - Psychiatrist) The