What’s best for me?

If you’re like me most people, then that’s the question you’re probably asking and answering all day every day. And although there might be times during your day that you’re truly thinking about the welfare of others, you then revert to what’s best for you.

There’s absolutely nothing wrong with having a bit of a selfish streak, prioritizing yourself, and thinking about what’s best for you. But what if occasionally you asked, what’s best for everyone?

Yes, I understand that it’s impossible to act in a manner that best for everyone, but what I’m suggesting is that you take a more holistic view of the world.

But how do you act in a manner that has the interest of the majority?

It’s a good question. And while I can’t provide an exact roadmap, I do have a few broad ideas.

My ideas are related mostly to your consumption patterns. When you purchase food, think about the farmers and whether they’re being treated fairly or not. When you buy clothes, think about where they come from and are the companies paying and treating their labor well. When you buy electronics and other gadgets, think about the natural resources being extracted from the earth.

While my ideas might sound too broad or overwhelming to think about, it’s only when we begin to think in this holistic manner that we start to see how we can benefit not just ourselves, but everyone.

So, today as you go about your day doing and acting in ways that are best for you, spend a few moments thinking about what’s best for everyone. After all, whether we admit or think about it or not, we’re all in this together.

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