Why the world “selfish” doesn’t exist in snail language ?
In the Snail language the word “SELFISH” doesn’t exist.
Because, in the snail world “selfishness” doesn’t have a sens.
For snails, being what human call “selfish” (or say differently a person who only think at herself) is the most altruist attitude than someone can have.
Snails strongly believe than no duty is as important as to be happy.
Snails try to understand humans, so they turned the questions in both sens :
- Can we do things for others without any personals intentions ?
- Can we do things for ourselves without any benefits for others?
At the first question, snails will definitely answer NO !
Anythings we do for others will at list procure at yourself a proud feeling.
Mostly, that make you feel happy. And quite lot more than when we are doing something directly for ourselves.
At the second question, snails will still answer NO.
Anything good for you, help your happiness.
And happiness is contagious and provide good vibes around you.
That’s why snails strongly believe than no duty is as important as to be happy.
If we really look for things than we can do without any personal interest, we can find up examples. But, we realize than theses examples don’t present any interest : neither for ourselves, neither for others as well.
What’s the point ? No one will do that consciously.
Snails see the world life as group game with a collective issue.
Why snails don’t fight for ?
Have you already seen a kid or even anyone adopts a good comportment in long-term after you have forced him for it ?
If you ask yourself two questions* :
- What would you than others do differently?
- What would you than others have as motivations to do what you are asking them?
If you stop at the first question, “to fight and force” can maybe seem a good option.
But, if you look at the second one, you will probably notice than “to fight and force” never works, because nobody want to have to pay the price later.
We all like when people do things by themself, because they understand why that make sens in their life too.
The motivations why people do somethings for us, are as important as the fact than they are effectively doing it.
*Find this two questions in : « The Surprising Purpose of Anger » or in « Nonviolent Communication » from Marshall B Rosenberg
U