Daily Meditation: Wednesday, May 4, 2005

Doing good - without expecting anything

05/04/2005

Every time you have an occasion to do something useful and good for others, do it. Tell yourself: ‘I want to do good, I want to help others. Too bad if there is nothing in it for me, never mind if I am not rewarded!’ What will happen as a result? You will develop goodness, patience, generosity, and selflessness, and not only will you feel yourself blossom, but because of your radiance, you will one day be appreciated and loved by all. A good thought or a good feeling never fails to produce effects, because everything is recorded and leaves traces. Of course, you must not expect everyone around you to notice the good you bear in your mind and heart right away. But know that sooner or later the useful and constructive things you have done by choosing the right path will bring you every blessing. This law is absolute.