The pursuit, action, will or decision to; deny, reason, consider or not relate to any persons, environment or situation but to obtain self promotion, position, substance or worth. Motives for self gain can be intrinsic, selfish, ego centric or reward without need/desire to benefit, help assist environment or mankind as a result. The anthesis of selfless, heroic, martyr, saint, counsel, helper, integrity, honour, disciple and charity.
It was clear that Mr Jones had no intention of helping anyone but himself; purely to self gain from his fraudulently activities to clone credit cards.
by Dovecry15 September 22, 2015
The ability to choose freedom and breathe new air and create a wonderful and powerful life even when you’re not sure exactly how it will be done.
I came to realize that remaining ensnared in golden handcuffs is the total antithesis to having self-compassion.
by Dr Bunnygirl July 23, 2019
One of the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. A visible attribute of a true Christian life as found in Galatians 5:22-23.
Having command or mastery over, or possession of, one's own behaviour.
"...make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love."
2 Peter 1:5-7
"...make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love."
2 Peter 1:5-7
by LoveLight October 28, 2012
A disease often coming as a direct result of years and years of abuse from family and friends. Usually attached to Self-Destruction. A cronic self-hating person will often mope around and reject all offers of help. Sometimes even to the point where they would be hating others as well. This is a serious disease and should be treated with patience and understanding. Its gonna be a long ride to help someone with this disease but if you succeed, the benifit of friendship and loyalty will be far greater than the loss of another soul to the manipulation of others.
Self-Hatred
Personal self-hatred and self-loathing can result from an inferiority complex. Some sociology theorists such as Jerry Mander see television programming as being deliberately designed to induce self-hatred, negative body image, and depression, with the advertising then being used to suggest the cure.1 See also the arguments related to the Kill your television phenomenon.
Self-Hatred
Personal self-hatred and self-loathing can result from an inferiority complex. Some sociology theorists such as Jerry Mander see television programming as being deliberately designed to induce self-hatred, negative body image, and depression, with the advertising then being used to suggest the cure.1 See also the arguments related to the Kill your television phenomenon.
by Omnipotent Reverence October 16, 2010
Effortlessly cool(on the surface anyway)and thoughtful, especially in the face of adversity or setbacks; a more ritzy way of describing "composure".
The new waiter Charlie's self-possessed response to the boss's tantrum and finger-pointing quickly established him as one the most powerful employees on the payroll: " The delivery list not having been updated in years is really no one's fault but your own. None of us here were hired to be mindreaders. Sir."
by HairBaron February 03, 2010
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is a British celebrity chef, television personality, and a self-sufficionado known for his back-to-basics philosophy.
by Norm DePlume January 14, 2013
A term describing the sum of one's internet activities, including facebook and twitter profiles, forum activity, instant message conversations, websites run, etc. The term is meant in contrast to the rest of one's life in the real world.
by Ebonyks January 23, 2011