The Street That Never Gets Crossed

Human beings are funny they are creatures of habit.  In most cases the path of least resistances is followed.  They get comfortable in the environment they have chosen to live.  Occasionally a thought of making some changes run through this habatorial creatures mind, and that's all that occurs it runs through the mind.  Not much energy is given to the thought the rest of the day until the next day.  For some people life begins and ends with sleep, others it is one gigantic clock, for others there is just not enough time because all they do is work, eat, sleep, pay bills, and take the dog for a walk.  

You know who you are which category do you fall under?  Many of you will disagree with this next statement; that loneliness is the worst disease of all.  An individual can be surrounded by people or live with someone and still be lonely.  Loneliness eats at the heart and soul of an individual, it can be caused by what is mentioned in the first paragraph.  After awhile they actually convenience themselves this is what they like to be is alone, "path of least resistance."  Excuses are simple enough to come up with; such as afraid of being hurt, no one cares, people just use me, and there is not enough time, of course the list is endless a hundred and one excuses can be thought of for loneliness.

There is no greater disaster than greed.  An individual who chooses to be alone and not share a few words with some one other than necessary, is greedy.  This individual is building an invisible wall of silence, and with each brick he lays it is stronger than before.  God did not intend habitorial creatures to be alone in this life or any other life time.  God wants nothing but good for everyone.  Confucius considered benevolence as something people cultivate within themselves before it can affect their relations with others.  The best way to approach benevolence is in terms of enlightened self-interest, that is, putting the self in the position of the other and then treating the other accordingly.  Two sayings of Confucius best express this idea: "Do not do to others what you would not like yourself"; and "Do unto others what you wish to do unto yourself."  Benevolence means the practice of these two sayings.

The dictionary defines benevolence as an act of kindness.  The superior man is one who practices benevolence regardless of family background.  Turn the corner learn to become non-judgmental see people for what they are.  You may be surprised to learn they are just as lonely as you are.  You are your own worst enemy!  If you do not share thoughts with someone else how can you possibly teach them what you have learned. How can you allow someone to feel good about themselves if you do not give them an opportunity to share their thoughts.  "Kindness in words creates confidence" author unknown.  Love is the road to happiness, if you truly love yourself then you will allow others into your world, it does not cost a dime.

Cure the disease by following these three cardinal rules:  one, practice smiling, and saying hello to everyone who crosses your path.  Two, rehearse talking with someone, allow them to talk about themselves regardless of the subject just listen, who knows you may learn something.  Three, always leave someone better feeling than when you found them by making someone else feel good about themselves you will feel absolutely wonderful.  Make the effort allow people into your life, you don't want to have to come back and repeat all this loneliness all over again...do you?  Perhaps you do, perhaps you want to live on "The Street That Never Gets Crossed" this is your loss because the greatest power on earth is to take time to love, it is the key to heaven.