on the virtue of selfishness

and the profound joy of saying no

Oh the exquisit joys of selfishness - how great thou art!

Really dear reader, I just realized how great life currently is.

And the reason?

Pure, unadulterated selfishness.

Some say that the path to happiness is generosity.

I’d say that these folks suck donkey balls.

This troll’s tip?

Be more selfish.

About a month ago I was presented with a couple of opportunities to help people.

One woman needed a bedroom framed up in her basement.

Another needed a deck rebuilt.

And a third woman?

She needed a whole lot of odd jobs done at her house.

Though I expressed interest in these jobs initially, when push came to shove and the rubber needed to hit the road, I said ‘no’.

I was selfish.

I could have earned decent money in that time for my family.

I could have made a big difference in those ladies lives.

And?

I would have regretted and resented that choice. I would not have had any time to ride my bike, take naps after work or watch my children in their activities.

I would have spent all my time helping other people and making money to support my family.

Instead?

We have less money.

And those ladies?

Not my fucking problem.

And that simple, selfish decision to not share my tools, nor my skills nor my time for filthy lucre is EXACTLY why I’m content at this very moment.

Remember folks,

You’re here for a good time,

Not a long time.

So have a good time, the sun don’t shine everyday.