Is there ever an excuse for bad behaviour? Should good behaviour be relative according to the people we have interactions with? In spiritual circles we often speak about care, love; appreciation and respect; and we have heard the saying many times - "We are so humble and respectful in the beginning of our spiritual journey", but as we 'advance' and the years pass by, these values can become a secondary consideration; whereas so called renunciation and detachment seem to take the drivers' seat. An unhealthy understanding like this develops if we allow ourselves to be drawn into the bubble of superficiality caused by a subtle conviction that we are the centre of the universe; and yes this belief can also exist in our spiritual life, where ironically, we are striving to rid ourselves of this mentality. Ok... So we may theoretically understand that we aren't the centre of the universe, but how often does this understanding reflect in our actions? ...