In the beginning, everyone was good. When we came into this world, we were pure. There was no damage done to our souls. Day after day, the life’s hardships hardened our hearts and goodness became a word belonging to a book. But what is goodness?
Some will say that goodness is character energized expressing itself in kindness. We are called to do good. Many of us today are self-absorbed and bored with the way of life, with other people or with our jobs. It is the reason they need to be part of something meaningful like volunteering to help the less privileged people in the under developed countries, the homeless, or talking to the elders in the nursing homes.
Lao Tzu said: “Treat those who are good with goodness and also treat those who are not good with goodness.” Only this way goodness is attained. Wisdom has its root in goodness, so, by spreading goodness we become wise and take the right decisions for us and the ones around us.
Always look for the goodness in people even if not everything you hear is true and say kind words. A smile brings another smile and, by the end of the day, a vast collection of smiles will hang over our heads. Goodness is stronger than evil, and love is stronger than death. Light is stronger than darkness, and life is stronger than death.
Happy Easter everyone!
Carmen Monica Oprea 