Goodness comes from the heart…and the world is full of good people. In contrast, we know at least one person with a good heart.
However…
Sadly, the problem is that good people don’t always behave in a good way.
That said, some are selfish, some are rude, and many more are just damn unkind for no good reason.
And this leaves us wondering:
Why? How can those who do so much good on the whole—who give to charity, help others, and care for others—be so bad 👿when it comes to smaller things?
The idiom best expresses this problem: “Actions speak louder than words. It seems that society has lost sight of what matters most in life and has become preoccupied with appearances, images, and status symbols.
We have all been victims of false kindness and disingenuous words that don’t align with our actions.
The questions to be answered are:
Why does this happen?
What makes us behave in ways that don’t align with our actions?
And perhaps most importantly: What can we do about it?
What is the problem with most of our society?
As our world becomes increasingly globalized, different cultures interact and influence one another, which can be wonderful.
Still, we must be aware of each other’s strengths and weaknesses to learn from each other without being negatively affected.
Also,
Western culture has given us many positive and enriching things—democracy, the rule of law, and respect for the individual—which has given rise to a society that is excessively focused on power, self-interest, and selfish gain.
Moreover,
We have become a society that is excessively focused on what is seen rather than unseen.
In other words, we are so focused on the material things in life (status, appearances, financial gain, etc.) that we tend to ignore the things that make life truly worthwhile—such as love, kindness, and generosity.
Dollars and heart
The reasons why good people behave badly?
People behave badly 🧛♂️because they’re unaware of their words and actions’ power.
They fail to connect what happens in one moment and how it later affects other aspects such as emotions or relationships.
Unpredictable mood swings caused by excessive pride might make you do things that aren’t nice so that others won’t see your errors.
Afterward, their unkindness would cause more harm than good for those who know better but choose ignorance over responsibility.
The power of the heart…❤️
Ultimately, there is something magical and mysterious about the heart. It is the source of all goodness, kindness, and love.
It is also the seat of our deepest wisdom and has the power to move us to greatness and inspire us to be our best selves.
Yet,
It is also the seat of our deepest fears and anxieties; it is what makes us feel things deeply and passionately. 🫂
The heart holds our truest, deepest, and most genuine feelings and emotions.
🧠It is the place within us where our souls connect to our bodies and a place within us where we feel our deepest joy and sorrow. 😭
After all, the heart is what makes us human!!!
How to stop being bad and start being good again!
There are two ways we can change our behavior: we can change our thoughts or our actions.
If you make a mistake and find yourself behaving unkindly, then all you have to do is think of something or someone else.
In other words,
if you behave unkindly, refocus your attention on someone else. Do something good for someone else, or help someone else in any way you can.
When you find yourself unkind, ask yourself why. Ask yourself what you are feeling and why you feel that way.
Make a conscious effort to change your behavior and actions, and ask for help if needed.
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Conclusion
Goodness comes from the heart. It doesn’t come from what we do or from how we appear. It comes from the place deep inside us where we feel things the most profoundly.
It comes down to one thing: the intention with which we do things. We can choose to do good things for the wrong reasons (e.g., to make ourselves look good), but that doesn’t make it good.
Whatever you do, do it to do good. Whatever you say, say it intends to do good.
Finally, whatever you think, think it to do good. And whatever you feel, feel it to do good. That’s all that matters in the long run, and goodness will follow.
