“A Great Life”

Author’s Note: This is a Take Ten to Write story and has not been proofread for errors. If I feel inspired or if there’s interest in the story, I’ll post a revised, edited, and extended version at a later date. Happy reading!

Prompt: Write a story titled “A Great Life”.

What’s the difference between living a good life and a great life?

Well, I think that the one big thing to keep in mind is to be selfish. I know, I know, that one word probably goes against every fiber of your being, but just hear me out.

I think that it’s so important to be selfish, because ultimately, you and only you can evaluate your own happiness and satisfaction. So, you need to put yourself first. Always.

I know what you’re going to say. ‘Being selfish is bad.’ But no, in this case, it isn’t.

Think about it. Something in your mind is telling you not to be selfish, but why is it telling you that? Is it telling you not to be selfish because being selfish makes you feel bad? Isn’t not wanting to be selfish selfish in itself?

It feels good to help others, right? And doesn’t it feel good to know that you’re unselfish?

Of course it does. People like helping other people. That’s just the way we are.

So, really, you’re just chasing that feeling of happiness that you get from being ‘unselfish’. You want to keep being unselfish to feel happy.

But isn’t wanting to feel happy selfish?

I guess what I’m trying to say is that being selfish isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

So be selfish. And live a great life.

Final Comments: This kind of just turned into a bit of a rant…

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