Gate 55, Line 6 — Selfishness

You understand that if you don't take care of your own emotional state first, there'll be nothing left to give others. This form of self-regard isn't selfishness in the bad sense — it's a necessary condition for your generosity of spirit to be sustainable at all.

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In short

When Line 55.6 shows up in the light
You know how to manage what you've accumulated in a way that benefits the people around you too.
When Line 55.6 shows up in the shadow
Maybe sometimes, once you've accumulated a lot, you're not in a hurry to share it with others.

Full breakdown

You understand that if you don't take care of your own emotional state first, there'll be nothing left to give others. This form of self-regard isn't selfishness in the bad sense — it's a necessary condition for your generosity of spirit to be sustainable at all.

That kind of self-care protects you from emotional burnout. While others sacrifice themselves until they're completely drained, you know you have to fill your own inner well first, and only then share from it with the world, without risking burning out.

It's worth finding the balance between caring for yourself and paying attention to the needs of the people around you. If self-regard becomes the only priority, your connection to others weakens. Healthy self-care should still leave room for genuine generosity toward others.

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