Aid Response to Haitian Earthquake is the Proof of Human Goodness

The Haitian relief aid response from the US, European
countries and all over the globe to earthquake
is the proof of human goodness.

I love to see all of the people pitching in with time,
talent and treasures/money to help the people of
devastated Haiti. Compassion, kindness and a
sense of responsibility are noble qualities that prove
that we are more than just human, but partially
divine beings with virtues – the proof of inner
goodness.

Our goodness is one of the most important qualities
we possess. It is our treasure. Goodness creates
the opportunity to experience:

* True happiness,

* Real joy,

* Selflessness,

* Courage,

* Freedom from fear,

* Generosity, and

* Most of all connection, or freedom from isolation

To express the qualities of goodness in the fullest measure
you must daily create moments to let that better part of
yourself loose in life. The more you give the best part of
yourself, the more you receive support, love, friendship,
companionship, connections and healing.

Much of the sense of loneliness comes from being
disconnected from our highest Self, and one another.

Try this test to see for yourself:

When you feel isolated, lonely, depressed, discouraged,
then first become mindful of that state of emotional and
mental disconnection. Then, reach out to someone around
you do in an act of kindness. This kindness can be as
simple as…

* smiling at another person when they need good cheer,

* holding the door for a fellow shopping heading into the
mall,

* watching a neighbor’s children while they get a much
needed break to see a movie or grab a bit to eat.

* cooking a meal for a friend

* performing some simple act of service for a co-worker
who needs a lift home after work

* reciting daily prayers for someone hurting from
loss, sickness or crisis

I could give you hundreds of examples but your creativity
will work wonders IF you ask, “how can I help someone
else today?

Service is one of the highest forms of spiritual practice
if given without attachment, ego or hidden motives to
get something from another. Service means to express
human kindness in an manner appropriate to the person
being served.

There is a series by my colleague Pema Chodron called
True Happiness. I love this series because she points
out that our happiness comes not from the outside, but
the inner motivation. Happiness is the way towards a
peaceful, loving and compassionate world. Check out
the CD series
True Happiness to see if it speaks to you as much
as it does me.

It is important to study, practice and live the art of
happiness. Make it a daily discipline of loving without
conditions as best you can. It gets easier as you
“practice” this all important skill set. Everyone
needs to have a mentor, teacher,hero or example
of human goodness as to model constructive conduct.
Even though goodness may be innate in all of us, you
must actively engaging that part of your true Self,
Soul or inner goodness our personality can get off track.

Make an intention to practice kindness, study teachers
who show the ways of service and happiness. This is the
best investment
you can make in life. called
True Happiness is one of the best
resources to do that.

To your happiness…Namaste,

Christopher

PS: The other resource is the Ask a Spiritual Teacher
monthly teleseminars. So be sure to sign up for one at
the top right hand side of the page where is says, “Ask
Christopher a question.”