Definition of "self-abandonment" []

• Disregard of self or of self-interest. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "But when you expect your partner to do this for you, then your self-abandonment creates your misery, insecurity and lack of self-worth."
• "Compassionately opening to learning about your own fears and beliefs that may be causing your self-abandonment, and open to learning about what it means to be present and loving to yourself in the face of life's challenges."
• "The absolute self-abandonment which death demands of us is only tolerable if we have rehearsed for it somewhat in life."