As I get older (and wiser), I have observed a thing or two about peoples lives. What sets the successful, happy and content ones apart from the unhappy, mediocre and challenging ones. Regardless of what jobs these people do, or what background they have, or how religious they are, people with happier lives tend to spend more time and money on and for other people. They spend more time praying for other people, and they think of ways of how to help others, even if its as simple a deed as giving a friend a ride home. They are not stingy with knowledge and are quick to offer good advice. When doing favours, they dont expect and question when people will pay back the favour. Magically, these peoples lives, though not perfect, always comes out better. They may start life as a nobody, but as they grow older their lives unfold beautifully. They seem almost lucky and blessed, and every challenge is a step into a better direction. On top of that, they are blessed with the feeling of contentment and a peaceful mind, which makes them unaffected by envy and jealousy of other peoples lives. On the flip side, Ive seen people who are generally the opposite of what Ive described, and regardless of their wealth, health and their steadfast religiousness to God (admirable, but only done for their own hope of going to heaven and escaping hell fires), are not happy with what they have, are continually challenged with problems that lead them to a path worse than before and are seemingly always unlucky. We cant really see it, but especially in their hearts, they are self-centred and with every action (albeit a seemingly positive action) is done only if theres a personal benefit. Other people are always second to their needs. Predictably, regardless of their wealth, and religious steadfastness (if any), they are prone to envy and jealousy and all other penyakit hati which leads to ungratefulness and unhappiness. If in this world we believe in bad karma and try our best not to harm others, we should also invest our time in good karma and do good things for other people, or do things to make other people happy, instead of just doing things for the obvious benefit of ourselves. We may be a good person, leaving behind all the sins of the world, but in the general scheme of things, if we dont do good for others, we are literally good for nothing. When facing personal problems, instead of wrecking the mind with worry and running about with seemingly futile efforts, and apart from praying to God for ease and assistance, pay it forward and do a good deed - help someone, teach someone, give money to someone, ease someones problems - anything, anything at all, as long as its a selfless act. I can attest that it works! When faced with a challenge, I quickly do any of the above and alhamdulillah God will always miraculously show the way, sometimes in a matter of days! Depressed? Go out and make someone happy! Buy them an ice cream, surprise them with a gift, or adopt a stray cat. Youll be pleasantly surprised how a simple good deed for others can bring tremendous happiness and hope! As I mentioned, these opinions are personal and are held due to my observation of other peoples lives, and they may be flawed opinions, or you may not agree. But I do believe this- help others to help yourself! #sharingiscaring youtube/watch?v=GJeWFoKZ63U&feature=youtu.be
Posted on: Sun, 21 Sep 2014 03:05:36 +0000
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