Kindness is the Only One That Matters

From My Readings this Week!

Helen Mirren once said: I don't believe that if you do good, good things will happen. Everything is completely accidental and random. Sometimes bad things happen to very good people and sometimes good things happen to bad people. But at least if you try to do good things, then you're spending your time doing something worthwhile.

Life doesn’t follow a script where good deeds are always rewarded, and bad actions always lead to consequences. If only it were that simple. The truth is, life is unpredictable—sometimes cruelly so. We’ve all seen kind, selfless people face unimaginable hardships while others who manipulate and harm seem to thrive. It’s frustrating, unfair, and difficult to make sense of.

But does that mean kindness is pointless? Not at all.

When we do good, we’re not making a transaction with the universe, expecting a guaranteed return. We’re making a choice—one that defines who we are, not what we get in return. Being kind, helping others, spreading positivity—these things don’t always lead to external rewards, but they create something even more important: a meaningful life. When you choose to be good despite the chaos and randomness of the world, you’re not doing it because you’re promised an easy life in return. You’re doing it because, in a world that can be harsh and unfair, kindness is one of the few things that truly matter.

Yes, bad things happen to good people. But what if, in their struggles, the goodness they’ve spread helps them find strength? What if their kindness has left an imprint on someone else’s life in ways they may never even know? The impact of goodness isn’t always immediate or obvious, but it is real.

And yes, sometimes bad people seem to prosper. But deep down, what kind of life are they living? A life built on selfishness and harm may bring temporary gains, but it lacks depth, connection, and true fulfillment.

So, even if good doesn’t always bring good, it still brings something valuable: purpose, integrity, and a heart that remains open despite the world’s unfairness. And that? That’s worth everything.

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If you could give one piece of advice to someone struggling to see the value in kindness, what would it be?

Meanwhile, WHEN PARENTS GET OLD .

Let them grow old with the same love that they let you grow ...

Let them speak and tell repeated stories with the same patience and interest that they heard yours as a child ...

Let them overcome, like so many times when they let you win ...

Let them enjoy their friends just as they let you …

Let them enjoy the talks with their grandchildren, because they see you in them ...

Let them enjoy living among the objects that have accompanied them for a long time, because they suffer when they feel that you tear pieces of this life away ...

Let them be wrong, like so many times you have been wrong and they didn’t embarrass you by correcting you ...

LET THEM LIVE and try to make them happy the last stretch of the path they have left to go; give them your hand, just like they gave you their hand when you started your path!

Lastly -Did you know that.....

The Philippines welcomed 5.45 million international visitors in 2023?

The majority came from South Korea, the United States, Japan, Australia, and China, reinforcing the country's status as a top travel destination.

With its stunning beaches, rich culture, and warm hospitality, the Philippines continues to attract global travelers. This tourism boom boosts the economy, local businesses, and cultural exchange, solidifying the nation's place in the global tourism industry!