Altruism

It’s not a Good time to be an Altruist

It’s not a good time to be an altruist

When selfishness and greed are seen as virtuous

It’s not a good time to be an altruist

When misfortune is opportunity for most

It’s not a good time to be an altruist

When in public, as in private
 Harvard Business Rules!

It’s not a good time to be an altruist

When ‘Release the God within’ is the cry

Some mistake this for ego, but

As Irenaeus might say, it’s just Gnosticisms way

It breaks all the rules, makes Kings out of Fools

And lets everyone think they are Great

From Ayn Rand to Human Resources

They all want the same thing from us

To be more than we are

To be ‘can do’, as far

As one hundred and twenty percent

But who will benefit from this effort of yours?

You’re a resource, committed to boot

They want you to fulfil your potential

But for them, not for you, at root!

It’s not a good time to be an altruist

                                    Mike O'Leary October 2011