What Is Doing Good?

In the last post it was said “we do good by doing a good”.  That might raise the question of just what is good or a good?

We know, it comes under the headings of kindness, compassion, a listening heart, charity,…….

So how do you do good or a good, or know what is good?

Let’s start with

“That which is hateful to you, do not do unto others” – Hillel.

Make a list of “that which is hateful to you”.  As you make the list, think of the times that those things were done to you and how that made you feel.  Keep in mind that done to you also means said to you.  Remember the list and let it be a guide as you are about to do to another or say to another.

Just like the development of any good habit, with enough repetition, you won’t have to consciously refer to the list.

The people you come into contact with might consciously or unconsciously pick up that same habit.  Wouldn’t that be good!

Never forget in all you say and do to elevate yourself.  Never allow an unkind to cause you to respond in kind.

Here are some things I’m sure we would all not find hateful done unto us and therefore these are good to do unto others

Always wear a smile

Make someone smile or laugh

Actually listen to the answer when you ask someone how they are and respond accordingly

tell someone who matters to you, that they do and how much

stay in touch and return phone calls, texts, emails……

Keep promises

Visit the sick

Volunteer

Give charity

By using the comment box, Please share with me and the other readers what else you think belongs on the list

Heart and Soul

P.S. I wrote this as a reminder to you as well as to myself.