"I believe the devil exists in those little, seemingly unnoticeable moments when we choose to value our own insecurities over the service of others."

Chris Matakas, Australian Motivational Speaker

Ethics, Devil, Service, Insecurity, Mindfulness

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"I believe the devil exists in those little, seemingly unnoticeable moments when we choose to value our own insecurities over the service of others."

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"The beautiful truth about service is that we are afforded countless opportunities to be its vehicle. Every interaction with another is an opportunity to serve. From simply letting someone into your lane in traffic, to holding a door, to a kind smile. This is all service. I am humbled by this simple truth. We are given the opportunity to express the most meaningful use of our lives every time we interact with another sentient being."

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"To base your self worth relative to others is to play a losing game. If you are at the bottom, you will be filled with self-loathing. If you are at the top, you will be filled with self-aggrandizement and ego. This will most certainly be one of your greatest obstacles to achieving whatever degree of mastery you are capable."

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"Nothing feels dirtier than living a life that is not your own. No amount of money is worth my soul. I would rather be homeless and go out in a blaze of glory than subject myself to a slow and steady death of apathy and government by my environment."

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