Those pure in heart

Its often easy to be sad with someone who is sad.

But sometimes it seems to be more difficult to be happy for someone who is happy about something.

You may think...

1) So what? No big deal. I have something better. And you don't see me boasting.

2) Why him and not me? Why can't i have it too?

3) It seems like something to be sad about and not to be happy about

I have met people who are often criticising others. Even if you bring good news to them, you walk away feeling like it has become bad news.

They have a heart that is clogged with mud. They are unable to be happy for others when others are happy.

"What's there to be happy about having a salary increment? My salary is so much higher than hers"

"Fancy having a house warming in 'this' house? Its so small. Whats there to celebrate?"

"You are so happy you are successful in your career now. But i will never forget the child who stole money from mum's wallet"

Those who are pure of heart can see God

I can understand why.

Those who learn to see the good in everything. Especially someone else's joy, is able to see the goodness in every situation. Even if it may not be your joy. You see others happy. Though you may not fully comprehend their reason for being so happy, it takes a pure of heart to say,"I am happy you are happy" and MEAN IT.

Many in the society has becomed Thin Skin and Thick Hearts.

They are so easily affected by how their image has been ruined. And how they must uphold their image. The big house, my family must appear happy in front of other, do you know my shirt cost $500?

On the other hand, their hearts have grown cold towards others. The beggars on the streets are too dirty, the little boy who fell was too careless or your own aging parent should be taking care of themselves, why do they keep bugging me?

Be Thin Heart and Thick Skinned.

Its ok if you gotta get dirty helping e less fortunate. Who cares? I feel good inside. I get sensitive not with what others say, but i get sensitive for the misfortunate. I ache easily when i see someone in need.

Sometimes, the most precious thing is something hidden. If will only be revealed to those who are true to you. Storing for yourself today, precious memories of being Thin heart. Helping, loving, encouraging...