What if being selfish isn’t the problem—but the way we define it is?

We’ve been taught that selfishness is wrong. That putting ourselves first means we don’t care about others. That pursuing what we want makes us bad people.

But what if that’s not the whole story?

My friend Jess had $500 and a simple dream—to feed the hungry. She mentioned it to her boss, who connected her with a venue. Excited, she kept talking about it. And then something unexpected happened.

People started offering money. Food. Help.

By the time everything came together, Jess had raised over $3,000 and received food donations from a local restaurant and a hotel. More people wanted to help than she ever imagined.

But then a roadblock. In Miami-Dade County, you need a permit to serve food in public spaces.

Disappointed, Jess kept sharing. To her surprise, someone connected her to a women’s shelter that welcomed her idea.

When the day arrived, Jess served the meal. She watched them eat, laugh, and connect. She hadn’t posted about it on social media. She didn’t do it for recognition or validation—just for herself. And she realized something powerful—this happened because she acted on what mattered to her.

When we take aligned action—when we pursue what’s important to us—we create ripples. We attract collaboration. We build community.

Sometimes, what starts as a personal calling ends up serving more people than we could have imagined.

As Revelers of Authenticity, we embrace the power of aligned action. We trust that what calls to us has purpose. And we recognize that when we act in integrity with our own desires, we don’t just serve ourselves—we create space for others to thrive.

What’s something you’ve pursued for yourself that ended up benefiting others?

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