Sacrifice?

As humans, we are very oriented towards the “self”: We view life from the perspective of “I,” “me,” and “mine.” Selfishness grows as we increasingly feel that our personal needs are more important than the needs of others. An excellent way to counter selfishness is through the practice of giving, which invariably puts the needs and wishes of others ahead of our own. Initially, we may well feel that we are making a sacrifice, but gradually as we let go or our selfishness, our giving will become spontaneous and joyful.