What does it mean to be a good person?
I think what makes a good person is Honesty, Sincerity, Mindfulness & Respect.
By being a good person you don’t listen to malicious gossip. You don’t spread false rumors about someone.
Being good doesn’t just mean the day you worship, it means everyday. You practice being kind to others every day not just on the day you worship.
Growing up having to lie to preserve my family’s reputation is not something I no longer stand by. If you lie knowing full well that a person has committed a crime, you’re then an accessory to their behavior.
I believe in telling the truth no matter how hard. You may end up walking through fire but at least you don’t have to start a new lie to cover for the old one.
I believe sincerity is much kinder than just paying a compliment. But truly being kind. The people I’ve known for over 20 years stand by me no matter what. That’s true friendship & not something to sabotage.
Mindfulness: Is simply being present with your friend or your partner. Putting down your device or shutting off the TV. The same goes for your friends.
Respect: It’s a hard one to live by, being respectful even when you may want to call someone names is hard. All in all it shows that you’re the bigger person. They may not deserve your respect but you show it to them anyway. That means your growth is frankly more than theirs.
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