Doing the right thing in every situation is always the right thing whether it is requested, expected, accepted, appreciated, commended, publicized, celebrated and rewarded or not.
Never allow possible rejection of right deeds hinder you from always doing what is right. Your commitment to doing right should exceed what you get in return.
Even when your well doings don't earn well deserved appreciation in return, don't be discouraged. The revenge for not being celebrated and rewarded for having done well is to do more.
Negative responses/reactions of others to your right deeds do not make you wrong for doing what is right. Likewise, acceptance, celebration and rewarding of your wrong deeds don't make you right for doing wrong.
Do not be ashamed incase you are shamed for uprightness, trustworthiness, faithfulness, decency, modesty, diligence, excellence, nobility and patriotism. Such virtues are not shameful, it is the opposite that is shameful.
Take note of this truth: To return lost items (especially valuable ones) found by you to the rightful owner(s) or appropriate authorities is not foolishness (with or without reward) as some thought in some places. It is doing otherwise that is gross foolishness not smartness.
©14/03/2022.
_Stephen Olamilekan Jimoh
Advance Everyday
...living life at best
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