Multiple Personalities

In the 1990’s, the term, multiple personality became a household, slang term. Anyone who displayed behaviors that went outside of their perceived ‘normal’ actions were teased or called a ‘multiple personality.’ Most of us can laugh about this dis-order but it has serious consequences in daily living.

Today, I am not talking about the Clinical Multiple Personality Disorder. I am talking in general about behaviors. Have you ever seen someone that you know, suddenly act very different in a specific situation? Maybe this person is kind, generous to others and expresses a faith in God but when it comes to say, chocolate (my weakness), they are selfish and even mean in their protection against sharing any of it. They will go to great lengths to justify their actions as right. The change in personality is so dramatic that they may appear like a monster compared to their ‘normal’ self.

I believe that greedy actions fall into the category of when regular people take on a multiple personality role. People who act greedy often display characteristics of being insecure, petty, mean, selfish and overcompensating. They may be great in some areas of their life but are completely out of balance in others. On the other hand, generous people give freely, are open-hearted, consistent and do not live with great expectations. Now, look in the mirror.  Which one are you?

So, on that note, the quote of the day is:

“Don’t let greed turn you into a monster, one that even you won't recognize.” tc