Thursday, April 17, 2008

Salubrious

\suh-LOO-bree-us\, adjective:
Favorable to health; promoting health; healthful.

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I think the self does indeed reside at the center of two grades of circles—moral obligation, and sincere concern. Not only does the body and mind often demand it, but in aiding others we need to be sure ourselves are intact as well. However, I think it need not be alone in that central circle—as I can think of those who share it, not completely altruistically, but selfless enough that their concern for self may be stated as equal to the respect and attention paid to the self. Thus, our moral obligations need not be solely concerned with the self first at all times, but might, it the best of circumstances, seek pressing priority for improved living of several.

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