The principle of "PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST"

selflessness, identifying with others

FEARS:

* others will take advatage of me
* humiliation
* weak, wimp
* doormat
* I will suffer
* I will be last in everything

What does it look like when I am doing it? (rewards)

* helpful
* confidence
* gratitude for my own stuff
* lessening of my will
* "heart opening"
* becoming an "Instrument of THY PEACE"

What does it look like when I am not doing it? (costs)

* self centeredness
* isolation
* drinking/using thoughts
* anger
* resentful

What are the benefits?

* friendship
* respect
* sense of accomplishment
* in tune with REALITY
* in "GOD's Will"

What is the truth?

* I should always put people 1st

What is the illusion?

* I am 1st (#1)