Why do we want to rescue others but never ourselves?

Hutchman · 2016-09-12T10:56:38-05:00

Life - Why do we want to rescue others but never ourselves? (40 replies).

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SW-User

It's easier to rescue others because we see them more clearly than we see ourselves sometimes. Also, we may feel like they deserve to be rescued where we don't necessarily feel the same way about ourselves.

Umile18

Right on the money. Bravo. Well said. 👏👏👏

Hutchman · 41-45, M

Totally agree. That sums it up perfectly IMO. Its the deserving to be rescued part that is troubling. Need to work on this...

SW-User

@Umile18: Thank you :)

SW-User

@Hutchman: When you figure it out, let me know.

Hutchman · 41-45, M

It has to do with harnessing anger for our own good. Complicated but that's what my therapist says

SW-User

Eh, I don't buy it. A bit "too easy".

Hutchman · 41-45, M

Lol..there's beauty in simplicity. Either that or I should get a refund for 170bucks an hour

SW-User

Holy hell, dude! You do know that you could totally talk my ear off for an hour and it wouldn't cost you nearly that much. Of course, I'll just throw fortune cookie sayings your way as you walk out the door feeling all cleansed and stuff, but still...

Hutchman · 41-45, M

Lol, Canadian dollars (so basically pesos) . as long as you have a mini Buddha in your office I'm sold. 😉

SW-User

GASP! I do actually :) I knew my almost psychology degree would come in handy one day.