In my self development process I have focused on developing what I call my God seed, the part of me that feels connected to God, love, compassion and eternity. In order to develop that part I have found it best to de-emphasize my aggressive/violent, materialistic and self-centered tendencies in favor of things like being of service or relationships. It’s a simple choice of which wolf I want to feed. I also need to do a lot of self-care in order to be available. I make my choice because it feels best and more fulfilling. “To become a person one must both affirm and deny himself. One involves the other.” (Rufus Jones)