Does it matter? Does it really matter?
"Make it a rule, and pray to God to help you to keep it, never, if possible, to lie down at night without being able to say: "I have made one human being at least a little wiser, or a little happier, or at least a little better this day."
-Charles Kingsley
Namaste
Peace and Love
2007-05-04 15:33:57 · 17 answers · asked by digilook 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
This is called Maya !!
We continue trying to make "Others" happy, or angry, wiser or fool, better or worse. ...and thus our life continues.
There is only one person in the Universe, who can be changed by me....and that is "ME" !!!
So I always ask myself everynight... did I make myself happier/better/wiser today....
And surprisingly all around me are becoming happier...wiser and better
:)
2007-05-04 20:49:32 · answer #1 · answered by ۞Aum۞ 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
It really does matter to God and it should matter to you. Just by interacting with people everyday can give you the opportunity to make someone wiser, happier and / or better. It can be in the simplest things. And it shouldn't be something that is constantly on your mind. Let it come naturally, effortlessly, unconditionally.
And when you realize that you've touched someone's life in a positive way, it'll make you feel wiser, happier and better. If you really want to make a big difference, why not try volunteer work with the sick, elderly or handicapped. But if you do volunteer, your heart should be in it.
I wish you all the best. You are, without a doubt, a kind and loving human being. You can do wonderful things for others, even if it's just a tiny bit at a time.
2007-05-04 15:48:26 · answer #2 · answered by mariepphm 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wiser...you cannot judge it is determined by their own wisdom...
Happier or better as Consequences is determined by your Actions.
Determination of these consequences is made by our Intent.
Right Intent coupled with Right Actions determined by our Right View and Right Effort will ensure Right Outcome.
What was your intent...? Did this intent determine the Right Outcome...? If the answer is yes then there is no need to judge...if the answer is no then you need to practise until you get it right...I suggest with the same person and the same scenario the very next day...my suggestion is that they "win" and that you be truly happy with that outcome....
Peace from a Buddist....
2007-05-05 08:49:09 · answer #3 · answered by Gaz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who is this self are you judging? I heard once "that if you want to be a healer, heal yourself". Who can I help? The best thing I ever did was begin to seek, but really the only reason I began seeking was because of great suffering. And then I find if I really want to find I must give up seeking. Damn, but wait, what is true humility? Letting go of who I am, what I do, dieing to myself, this is true healing. now the thing about this that amazes me is that some people see that something is different about myself than some other people and yet I did nothing. What is meditation, "doing nothing" it has been said "nothing is hidden" and this is true, I could say more but for now I will do nothing, will you join me? ~ : ) Namaste
2007-05-04 19:33:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You do not make people wise. Your wisdom may help them find a way to be wise. You do not shape the people into what you are or what you want them to know. You have to be a teacher or example of how a man can shape himself. Charles Kingsley is a little obssessed with recognition. When you do any help sincerely, do not even try to remember when or what and to whom. Because the person you helped shall be the one to do that.
2007-05-04 16:02:53 · answer #5 · answered by Rallie Florencio C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It matters to me if i have made some one happy. I know it because the other person's life changes.
Some people do not have a conscience, they think that they have made others happy but actually they have not and they think that they have made others wiser but they have hurt them. these people blow their own trumpet and live in their own world, oblivious of others suffering and misery.
Some people make others wiser because they want to be a step higher.and they rub it in.
Some people have a selfish motive in making others happy because it gives them fame and name.
still some people make others happy just because they are compassionate and kind. They share their knowledge to reduce pain from others.
2007-05-05 05:01:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is a thought.
Maybe you should try to make yourself, wiser, happier, and a little better everyday, and all those around you will benefit as well.
2007-05-04 15:37:31 · answer #7 · answered by bob shark 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you done anything which would help one person become wiser? Did you share any wisdom or knowledge with anyone today? Did you smile at anyone for no apparent reason? We're you kind to someone today?
Yes, it does matter.
2007-05-04 15:37:40 · answer #8 · answered by somewherein72 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you set out to "judge" yourself, you will always measure up on some days, fall short on others, and some days, it's someone else's turn to do that, maybe for you. Just do the best you can with what you've got. No one has any right to ask any more than that. If you set out to do those things for yourself, it will naturally radiate to others, and find it's mark, wherever it should.
2007-05-04 23:10:38 · answer #9 · answered by beatlefan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For many years I thought the same, then I came to the realization that I don't have to judge myself. I act accordingly to what I feel is appropriate for the situation and if someone says ,"Thank-you',or smiles, or laughs,then it makes me feel better. Of all the jobs I have had over the years, none have been as gratifying to myself as helping others has been. Treat others better than you would want them to treat yourself, they will remember this and when you need help someone will be there for you.
2007-05-04 15:59:57 · answer #10 · answered by John R 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋