It is impossible to imagine a human activity that is not a response to selfish motivation. Everything we do we do to achieve some personal satisfaction. Paradoxically, though, we do our daily spiritual work in order to become less egocentric, less selfish, more compassionate in our outlook and our activities. This is how God’s will sustains Itself, by rewarding us with joy and satisfaction in our practice. Our daily prayers are the action of God being in love with God; our kindness is God smiling.
Nick Hilton - Reflections 