Enough about you, let’s talk about me

Do you ever do things for others, even if it inconveniences you?

To wit:

Do you ever stay late at the office to help finish something that’s important to your boss, even though your husband expects you home to make dinner?

Do you ever accept a friend’s dinner invitation, even though you ‘re bone tired and would rather veg out at home alone?

Do you ever stop an important task to comfort a co-worker who is feeling low?

Do you ever travel out of your way, physically or mentally, to visit a  friend who is laid up?

Do you ever let someone have something you really wanted?

Do you ever give someone something you cherish because it will give them great pleasure?

Do you ever let someone else take the credit for something you did because they need the credit more than you do?

Do you ever accept a job from an employee that you consider mediocre because you know how hard he worked on it?

Do you ever help someone get on her feet financially, even though you’re a bit strapped yourself?

Do you ever offer to help finish a big project, even though it’s not part of your job description?

Do you really know yourself?  Do you ever stop to think about your actions, or inactions, and how they affect others, or do you spend most of your time thinking how everything and everyone affects you?