It is important to be selfish at times in life, it is truly a gift to be able to help others if possible. However we must also know that selfishness must be practiced as well, selfishness in the sense of looking after the self in every conceivable way. For if we do not look after the self then how can we truly help others? an example of this not looking after the self is by neglecting it, we could be lacking something crucial that someone else needs guidance on in an immediate manner. Always look after yourself while helping others, this is key to maintaining the capacity to do so to begin with. May you all be blessed by the Gods