We use many words in our daily vocabulary, often without thinking about their true meaning. They are grafted onto us, with one color or another. And we perceive them emotionally, precisely through the prism of these introjects. As an example, “selflessness”. A very noble word. It is an honor to be selfless. He fought selflessly, she dedicated herself selflessly..., they worked selflessly, his dedication is an example for many, etc. And if you think about it? Self-sacrifice is, first of all, a loss of self. Losing yourself, your desires, your own aspirations. Voluntary sacrifice of one’s interests, and sometimes even one’s life. On the one hand, it's convenient. You can, without thinking about your own purpose, without understanding your conflicting feelings, simply perform the honorable function assigned to yourself. Yes, it may be important, significant, but this does not change the essence. By denying ourselves, we find ourselves in voluntary slavery. But on the other hand, it helps to get rid of the feeling of uselessness that many of us have. At the same time, personal space is filled, and there is a chance to enjoy the result. There are many ways to escape from loneliness: into workaholism, into codependent relationships, into absorbing projects... And so, in the end, we get a society of selfless neurotics, with regular attacks of depression, anxiety, suffering from insomnia and other disorders. But keeping their smiles on duty. It's just the way it is, to deny yourself.