Should we donate even if we are poor? Should we make others
happy even if we ourselves are unhappy? Is this a self-
sacrificing personality? Some people say, "I won’t donate
because I don’t have money." Some people say, "I’m
unhappy, so I won’t feel happy for others." Is this
narrow-mindedness? When hearing such stories, some people
empathize, and some feel resistance. Or rather than
resistance, maybe it’s contempt? They despise the way of
thinking that others call narrow-minded. These people are
truly noble and truly blessed in heart, and perhaps they
were raised in a good environment as well.
They make others feel safe being around them, and naturally
make people want to be with them consistently. As a result,
they tend to be happier. Even if they themselves feel
unhappy, the people around them have affection for them.
Without realizing it, their hearts are protected by the
friendship of those around them. On the other hand, those
who resonate with the words, "I’m unhappy, so I won’t feel
happy for others," might think, "I understand, I understand,
but if something happens, I might be bullied, and I’m scared."
Deep down, they may be fearful of those around them. Because
of this, they repel the friendship of those around them with
their narrow-mindedness, and as a result, they tend to
become emotionally needy. That’s right. It’s not so much
that their circumstances or situations are unhappy, but
that there is a lack of friendship around them, and from this
sense of deprivation, they end up thinking, "I am unhappy.
" Perhaps this idea can be summed up by the saying,
"Kindness is not for the sake of others." So, what do you
think? Shall we try putting some coins in the donation box
at the convenience store?
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