It seems to me that life in most forms are self-centered by nature and necessity, and it takes conscious effort to develop empathy for others. Human society mi

It seems to me that life in most forms are self-centered by nature and necessity, and it takes conscious effort to develop empathy for others. Human society might be the worst (and best perhaps!) in terms of sacrificing the whole world to glorify the self, or vice versa. Motherhood (or parenthood) is a clear exception, dedicating oneself for another - but it could be argued that is also in "self" interest, a larger sense of self over generations. Altruism might be the antidote to narcissism. Paying attention and caring for others as one would for the self. I think it's also about having a larger sense of self, encompassing the whole of creation.