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BY YADIRA GONZALEZ MU%u00d1OZwww.i-am-magazine.comThe Selfless Self:UnderstandingYour PersonalityThrough the Lensof AltruismThe Selfless Self:UnderstandingYour PersonalityThrough the Lensof AltruismYour personality is your unique fingerprint onthe world. It guides your decisions, shapes yourrelationships, and colors your experiences. It%u2019sthe internal compass that steers you throughthe complexities of life. But have you everconsidered how your personality interacts withsomething as profound as altruism, the selflessconcern for the well-being of others?At first glance, personality and altruism mayseem unrelated; after all, one defines who youare, while the other speaks to how you treatothers. But look deeper, and you%u2019ll discover apowerful link: your truest personality oftenreveals itself through acts of kindness,compassion, and generosity.In this article, I%u2019ll explore the dynamics ofpersonality, how it evolves, and how anchoringit in altruistic values can lead to a morepurposeful, confident, and fulfilling life.The Ever-Changing Nature of PersonalityOne of the most beautiful and complex aspectsof humanity is the fact that no two personalitiesare the same. Even more fascinating is how fluidour personalities can be.There are days when you feel introverted,preferring quiet solitude. On other days, youmay seek out social interaction, energized bylaughter and shared moments. You mayrespond to criticism with calm on someoccasions, yet feel deeply wounded on others.These fluctuations can make understandingyour personality feel like chasing the wind.15