boinky 0 #1 July 2, 2005 I found this and thought it was a good standard to live by. Rex Barker here again with "The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway." I remember reading a story in elementary school about a young Egyptian foreman who was supervising the laying of the foundation for one of the pharoah's pyramids. The foreman was out in the hot sun, encouraging, watching, and correcting the work. Whenever he found that the massive stones did not fit perfectly, he would have them realigned until they were just right. Another forman watched him, and came over to give him some advice. "The foundation will all be underground. Nobody will see it, " He said shaking his head. "Don't worry about it. Nobody will know." "I will know", the young foreman replied, continuing his work. When you do what is right and good and true, you will know, and you will remember. That will give you all the personal meaning you need. Yes, some of the work that you do will be recognized, but even good work will often be forgotten. What is important is not whether anyone remembers. What is important is who you are as a person. What matters is how you live. If you are living authentically and generously, you won't worry about whether anyone else knows or remembers. That's why the good that you do can be anonymous. Just doing good is "enough". Just knowing that you have helped someone is "enough". The fact is that some of the foundations for your own success were laid by your predecessors. That was their gift to you. The way to return the gift is to pass it on...to work hard so that you will have a gift to give to the next person who will fill your shoes. Many of the best things we can do for each other are little things that bring a smile or lift the spirits as we go through daily life together. Sometimes, doing good is about common courtesy and thoughfulness. Robbie Alm of Honolulu developed the Live Aloha program to encourage people to do the little things that add up and improve the quality of our lives. Here are a few to consider: Respect your elders and children. Leave places better than you found them. Hold the door. Hold the elevator. Plant something. Drive with courtesy. Let others in. Attend an event of another culture. Return your shopping cart. Get out and enjoy nature. Pick up litter. Share with your neighbors. Create smiles. This is Rex Barker C.S. (Community Servant) saying that sometimes the smallest things make the biggest difference. So take the time to smile at the lady at the newsstand...help people carry their packages into the building...be the first to start folding up the chairs after the meeting. Do good for its own sake. Do good because it is part of who you are, part of your quality of life. The good you do will be a source of personal meaning for you, even if nobody knows or those who know forget.Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeordieSkydiver 0 #2 July 2, 2005 If everyone lived by these simple rules, the world would be a better place.Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRick 0 #3 July 2, 2005 I sure wish more people had morles like you.If they did the world would be a better place even though there are a lot of people who think like you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #4 July 2, 2005 QuoteIf everyone lived by these simple rules, the world would be a better place. Why yes....yes it would!!! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #5 July 2, 2005 I'm not a saint by no means. But I live by some decent standards. Like you, I wish more people would do the same thing. Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shall555 0 #6 July 2, 2005 I genuinely believe in this sort of approach to life. A female skydiving buddy of mine said something long ago that I've tried to live by ever since. She said: "You can't save the world, but you can try to keep your own little corner of it clean." She remains an inspiration to me by the example she set just living her life. Well, 'nuff of that. But I like the sentiments, boinky ! shall Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites