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GOODNESS
By: Joseph J. Mazzella
I always try everyday to catch
my children doing something good and
thank them for it. I find it to be one
of the easiest things in the world to
do. I usually get to do it many times
each day too, because my children are so
wonderful. The main reason I do this,
however, is not to reinforce their good
behavior, but rather to remind them of
just how good they really are.
Most of us never realize just
how good we really are. We think that
goodness is something reserved for
saints and never see it within
ourselves. The truth is that most of us
are full of goodness, full of kindness,
full of love, and full of joy. Most of
us spend our days helping people, doing
good things for others, and making this
world a better place. Most of us live
our lives doing our best to bring joy to
this world, to share love with each
other, and to be one with God. Most of
us are far more good than we would ever
admit.
Don’t deny the goodness within
you then. God loves us all. God created
us all. And God doesn’t make junk. Look
deep within your heart and soul and
notice the goodness that lies there.
See it there shining bright, bring it
out, and give it to the world. Share it
as you open the door for a stranger,
smile at the person you pass on the
street, and give a compliment to a
coworker. Use it as you hug your
children, share a laugh with a friend,
and give some of your money to help
those in need. Express it as you push a
child on a swing, shovel the snow from a
neighbor’s driveway, and forgive someone
who has hurt you. Delight in it as you
pass along a kind word, share a
beautiful story, and sing a lovely song.
Work with it as you extend a helping
hand, give someone a pat on the back,
and encourage someone who is having a
hard time. Rejoice in it as you use
everyday to help others, use every
choice to create love and joy, and use
every moment to live the way that God
meant for you to live.
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