The great, spiritual, Buddhist leader, the Dalai Lama often ends his
talks by warmly asking two things of his audiences. This is what he
says: “Our greatest duty and our main duty is to help others, and
please, if you can’t help them, would you please not hurt them?”
These two requests are so simple, yet they are so powerful too.
Within them are common sense, wisdom, kindness, the Golden Rule, and the
great commandment to “Love your neighbor as you love yourself.”
Just think of how wonderful this world could be if all of us helped
each other. Think of every child being held in loving arms. Think of a
hand up for everyone who has fallen. Think of sweet smiles between
strangers. Think of hugs of happiness between friends. Think of words of
encouragement for every struggling student. Think of the sick being
cared for, the lost being prayed for, and the elderly and disabled being
watched over. Think of acts of kindness everywhere, blessing our lives
and uplifting our spirits. Think of all of us connected together by
helping hands and loving hearts.
And think of what would happen if even when we couldn’t help others
we at least didn’t hurt them. What would happen if every time we felt a
nasty comment coming to our mouth we placed our hand over it? What would
happen if every time we raised a hand in anger we grasped it with our
other hand and said a prayer instead? This whole world would feel more
like Heaven because so many of us would be bringing Heaven here to
Earth. Everything would be brighter because God’s love and light would
be flowing out of each of our souls.
These two requests are so simple, but they have the strength to
change your heart, and your life. They have the power to make this whole
world better. May you always answer their call.
May you always live a life of love, helpfulness, and happiness.
~ Joseph J. Mazzella ~
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