Good luck with that one.  Would the Dalai Lama be spiritual if he wasn’t one of the primary spiritual figureheads in the world?  Does he have any ego in there at all?  I know he is attended by many monks each day.  Would Princess Diana be so saint-like if she hadn’t been gifted with wealth and free time?  Did Mother Theresa get some kind of feeling of being needed–feeding her tiny ego–by helping such sick needy people?

I’m not trying to tear them down, I’m wondering if we can ever get rid of the desire to be noticed, get attention, be in the spotlight.  Is it just me that tries to be appreciated for doing something good?  And then if someone needs me, I’m guaranteed–at least in one set of eyes–to be good, or helpful.

Can I truly be emotionally autonomous to being needed, appreciated or loved?  And could I ever truly love myself enough not to  be pouty and selfish about trying to get attention from others.

Thought for the day.  FEEL loved and appreciated every second.  Pretend the world loves me just the way I am.