“He spent his life for the good of the community, but couldn’t find time for his family …. no wonder the family has grudges, while the world eulogises him.”
Harriet was reflecting after attending the funeral service of the doctor.
“No intention of taking away from his goodness, but he failed to separate ego from service.
The concept of service was created to separate self-interest from actions, for the larger good of the community. But accolades inflate the ego, and one doesn’t want to give it up. The gap between what is needed, and what is done – can sometimes grow.”
Reena Saxena 
Wow. This hits home with a particular family member. Thanks. It actually helped remove a little of the sting of the situation. His funeral was exactly this sort of scenario.
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Great to know it removed a little of the sting. Thank you, Zoe! May God give you strength to face reality.
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Lotta truths told here! Great job!
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Thank you, Lisa!
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A superb six, Reena. I’ve been looking for inspiration – I may have found it. 🤗
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Good to know that. Thanks so much!
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Yep, a sad truth well told.
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Thank you, Zelda!
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You’re most welcome.
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Ego and selfishness are insidious . What a tragedy for family who watch as strangers benefit from his attention and assistance while they, those closest to him, languish for being taken for granted.
Great Six, Reena.
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The sense of fairness displayed outside, disappears inside the house.
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It’s hard to stay humble when everyone is singing your praises.
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Fully agree. Thank you, Mimi!
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hey! Paul went to Lord Acton.. I was headed that way, but got stuck on how to parallelise* the concept of Power** and ego… but, he didn’t better.
Thought-provoking as usual
*not a ‘real’ word
** Power corrupts etc
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Thank you, Clark! I guess the expectation to be worshipped enters homes, and creates conflicts.
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Lord Action said “great men are almost always bad men.” good six.
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Thank you 😂😂 Reaching levels of greatness needs different degrees of manipulation.
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Sad and too often true in the world today.
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Thank you, Patricia!
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Great point. Success is shallowly defined by some. Nicely done.
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Thank you, Susan!
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We rarely see the other side of the great man or woman’s persona. Interesting point, well made, Reena.
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Thank you, Chris!
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This is true for many in public service
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Yes. How the family takes it is a different matter.
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That’s true.
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