"The roots of all goodness 
lie in the soil of appreciation 
for goodness." 
-Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama says something fundamental and   profound in this quote. It leads to a vitally-important question: Do we appreciate goodness? Do we value goodness? 

I think most people do. But do we value goodness enough that it seeps into our culture? 

We could be a stronger, safer, healthier, happier country and world if our wondrous diverse cultures all valued goodness more. If we valued it more, we'd practice it better. Not perfectly. But better. 

I may sound preachy in this touchstone. What I most want to say is that I yearn for more goodness, more kindness, acceptance, love, compassion, and reverence in our culture, country, and world. Hope and joy would surely come along. Peace, too.  

Can one person's heartfelt appreciation for goodness make a difference? Consider these quotes:

" ...Goodness will elicit goodness in the society; other persons will also be good." 
- Bhumibol Adulyadej

"Try to see the good in others. When you're tempted to judge someone, make an effort to see their goodness. Your willingness to look for the best in people will subconsciously bring it forth."

- Marianne Williamson

With love and hope,
Charlene

 

THE NINTH GIFT IS REVERENCE.
May you appreciate the wonder that you are

and the miracle of all creation.    
- from The Twelve Gifts of Birth