Amalia Frances Rose Streitel aka Mother Frances Streitel, Foundress of the Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother—Being part of a family whose father was in public service--at one time, assistant provincial judge, then provincial judge and, at another time, administrator of his village/town/city (who we’d probably call “mayor”)—Amalia had plenty of self-sacrificing experiences as a child. Social events for the Streitel family were part of being a public servant and a certain social decor was expected. Amalia was challenged to develop the ability to welcome company and socialize with her father’s guests. Imagine that for a child who loved her solitude--a child, perhaps, who probably was an introvert. Setting aside her likes in order to be of service to her father’s demanding career, most likely strengthened Amalia’s character and curbed her natural tendency toward selfishness that exists in every human being. What contributes/ed to your strength of character and helped/s you curb the natural tendency toward selfishness in your life?
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