Tzu-Ssu

I really enjoyed this post; mostly because I am sure to always help anyone out when and where ever possible. I feel that the whole entry can be summed up into one word: Integrity. Integrity is to do the right thing when no one is watching. I honestly believe that if you only do the right thing when people are watching, then you are superficial, and you are doing it for all of the wrong reasons. Who cares what others think of you? I mean, yes, on some grounds I do care, but that spectrum is only present when it comes to me behaving like a lady in public--everyone has boundaries, right? But seriously, I do know people that only do good things (and this is anywhere from placing money in the offering plate at church to not giving someone a dirty look) when other people are around. But if you were to get them alone, or ask them about their personal style, they would tell you that they are very much the opposite of what meets your eye.

I am saddened for these people; for these people are the ones who do not get to experience the greatest gift and feeling of all: The feeling of personal merit. The greatest gifts are giving back, and knowing that you put a smile on some one's face, or encouraged them, ANYTHING... it is just the best feeling EVER. Money could never replace that feeling for me. I love people, and I love helping mankind. However, I honestly believe that compassion and empathy are both learned behaviors. So, if you don't naturally feel the way I do, don't worry, practice makes perfect!