Every waking moment of my life, every interaction with every other living thing is a compromise in my life-as it should be. Comprimising is far different than ignoring oneself; or others for that matter. Compromise should and needs to be done with grace.

No offense meant or given -- but I'm not sure I, or anyone, deserves anything. As I just answered in part to another question... if I were to suggest I deserve somethig, what comes to mind is that I deserve to ensure my "deeds are in accord with the time and one ...

This isn't an answer, but a thank you for bringing this question into words.  I have compromised to please others my whole life.  The second question has given much to think about in regards to my life as a whole, along with why am I settling for less t...