"The reward for doing right is mostly an internal phenomenon: self-respect, dignity, (self worth ), integrity, and self-esteem."
-Dr. Laura Schlessinger
Reflection:
There is no monetary or materialistic reward for altruistic actions. I think that's what makes doing right most important: there is nothing physical to be gained about it. Doing the right thing is about being a self-less person who does things for others even when in a position to lose something. There is, however, a spiritual value to being good. Never mind fights over the existence of something like heaven, being a good person leaves you with a healthy conscience. Being someone who commits admirable feats is someone who can feel good about themselves, feel happy because they made someone else, maybe not even someone they know fully well, happy. What Dr. Laura says is true: the reward for doing right is mostly an internal phenomenon.
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