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Control over unbridled desires, the ability to live within the bounds of reason, not only meet our own interests. They are essential to preserving life on Earth, which is threatened by our insatiable appetites.

Having promised something to yourself or others, you must definitely find the time and show perseverance to make it happen.

All people are capable of changing for the better.

We care about those who care for us and treat us well. But our goodwill will always be very fragile if it depends on the fulfillment of our personal goals and the expectations we have of others. If those around us meet our expectations, everything goes well. If not, a good disposition can easily turn into resentment and even hatred.

People's inherent ability to care for others should not be taken for granted as something trivial or self-evident. On the contrary, it should be encouraged in every possible way.

Donating material goods is not the only type of generosity; the spirit of generosity can permeate all our behavior. Being kind, considerate and honest with people, giving credit where credit is due, giving comfort and advice to those who need it, simply giving someone your time are all acts of generosity that do not require us to be particularly rich.

By limiting our needs and desires, we protect ourselves from the suffering of dissatisfaction and disappointment into which greed plunges us.

Before we think about how to actively help others, we must first make sure that we are not doing anything wrong towards them.

While the harm caused by our actions can usually be seen first-hand, the suffering we cause others with our words is not so obvious, but is often no less destructive.

When compassion or good-heartedness arises in us, forcing us to shift attention from our own narrow interests to someone else’s, it’s as if doors open inside us. Under the influence of compassion, our fears weaken, we become more confident in ourselves, stronger internally.

Much more important than money, property or status is our inner state, or state of mind. In a poor family, people will feel happy if there is love, kindness and trust between them. And their rich neighbors can live in luxury, but not be truly happy. if their mind is poisoned by suspicion and anger. Common sense tells us that this is so.