Last time, we discussed why it matters to do the right thing, and we started with the perspective of self. Because, by the nature of our existence, how we perceive our world, and the fact that we have to be responsible for our own survival, that's where everyone begins, regardless of how selfless they may be. Let's consider a different perspective this time, still somewhat self-focused, but a bit less so.
The aspect of the topic I want to focus on today is doing the right thing versus doing the easy thing, and why doing the right thing is better. Because--let's make no mistake--the right thing and the easy thing are rarely the same thing. Doing the right thing isn't always pleasant or fun, either. But it is always right, which means it is always worth it. But why?
The answer to this one is really pretty simple. Because when you do the right thing instead of the easy thing, you're someone you can believe in, be proud of, and respect; that's all you need to feel good about yourself. You're someone other people can believe in, be proud of, look up to, rely on, and respect. When you do the right thing, you make yourself stronger. When you do the right thing, you feel clean and powerful inside. When you do the right thing, there's no need for guilt or regrets or "what ifs;" you can sleep at night knowing that you've done the right thing, you've done your best, all you can do, and no one could ask for more. When you do the right thing, there are no scores to settle, no scales to balance; you keep the balance as you go.
When you do the right thing, life may not be as easy as it seems for some people, but it is right, and it is fulfilling, and that's the best feeling one can have.
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