Doing good is not about being nice. You can do nice things all day long for many people, but it may be nothing more than just another vain attempt at making yourself happy. More food for your own ego. .
This world was designed so that people would need each other; a place where people could work together. And not just a place where you can "play nice" with each other. This world is meant to give you the opportunity to escape the confines of your own self. A chance to grow.
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When you help those who show gratitude, or you lend a hand to those who are on your side, well then you are still within the realms of your own ego and self. Try instead, to help someone you don't want to help. Those you don't agree with politically or socially or even spiritually. Help them and learn to want to help them simply because they are "fellow travellers" on this planet. Some would say because "this is the right thing to do." But that attitude sometimes just takes us back to feeling good about ourselves. Ego again. Just learn to love someone other than your own selfish pig. It certainly takes time, but at some point you may actually become free of yourself.
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~ thoughts on a philosophy.
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It's pretty hard to stop feeding that pig. Anyhow, Happy Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteJust thought I'd pass along a reference. There is a old book published that was called "Try Giving Yourself Away". I would like to get my hands on a copy because it is very good but not really religious. I saw it in a cabinet shop waiting room and then checked it out from a library and read it. It is similar to the thoughts you have here.
ReplyDeleteHey Scott, thanks for stopping by. Happy Thanksgiving to you.
ReplyDeleteHi C.F. That title rings a bell, but I don't think I've ever read it. I'll look it up at the library as you suggest.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving!