Is being good its own reward?

[nellieann]

I am so tired of seeing people who back-stab, lie, cheat, and step on anyone in their way get ahead.  I've always tried to be a good person and have never knowingly hurt anyone or anything.  I've always told myself that at least I could look at myself in the mirror and see a good person.  But after years of seeing awful people being promoted and feted, I'm tired of it all.  And please don't talk about being rewarded in heaven.  I don't believe in heaven and hell.  My hell is here on earth and I wonder what it is I've done to deserve being treated like dirt all my life.

[nellieann]

Thanks so much for your reply.  I know I sound bitter and angry--because I am!  It's true--somehow the liars and backstabbers all come out looking great and everyone loves them!  I am trying to stay true to my principles, but it gets harder everyday.  I care so much for other people, and it seems I get very little in return.  Just having a very bad week and needed to vent.  It's good to know I'm not the only one that feels this way.
Viviane (nellieann)

[Jikan]

Namaste,

I'm sorry to hear  of all the anger you feel.

I think you need to go through each day with love and compassion, regardless of what happens to you or others.

Maybe you don't get what you think you deserved, or feel stepped on by others. Maybe that is the case. You, however, can't change other people.

So choose what you will. You can be loving and compassionate or angry and uncaring.

I won't judge you.

Michael(Jikan)

[ings81]

Iam feeling exactly the same way treat others how you want to be treated what a load of ******* ****! I have just been completely destroyed by my so called best friend and the complete shock i am in over being on the recieving end of the most cruelest treatment i have ever had. I hear you babe I am one very pissed off ball of rage at the moment and there is no god or heaven and ******* oath we are in hell. I am a very loyal, trusting openminded, accepting caring honest and giving person and would love to know what the hell i have done to deserve what i have been bashed with over the last 6 mths. I am totally ashamed of the human race and struggle to keep going. Since I joined the medhelp and have recieved the most love and support i have had some of my faith restored. and people like us who think stuff it and be like everyone else we would end up being completely ****** over and yet the liars,cheats,backstabbers always seem to appear squeaky clean **** just doesn't stick to them. No we don't deserve to be treated like this it's wrong. and i have had enough. but hey your not alone i know exactly how you feel. I am here if you want or ever need to talk. love ings81x