Altruism Without Egoism Is Tricky

Until enlightenment, there will be a little ego to be sociable.
We have a social I. 

Confronting an obsessive ego is tricky as obsessiveness is Mara activity. Altruism has to be skilful, being aware of people’s games. 

In the first instant of an encounter, we neutralise obstructing spirits by not reacting, thus offering an open atmosphere.

What we do then in life is down to our level of perception.