Pure Intentions
What are pure intentions? Probably the best definition I can think of is, interests that benefit the largest amount of people.
Conversely, what would an un-pure intention be? Probably intentions that are primarily self-serving that take away from the common good of others or the community.
So the opposite would be intentions that serve others/the greater good.
I think the best decisions have two consistent qualities:
- They benefit the maximum amount of people.
- They are good for the long-term.
Decisions that are benefit one person, generally (not categorically) are not the best.
Decisions that only help in the short-term, generally are not the best.
Conversely, what would an un-pure intention be? Probably intentions that are primarily self-serving that take away from the common good of others or the community.
So the opposite would be intentions that serve others/the greater good.
I think the best decisions have two consistent qualities:
- They benefit the maximum amount of people.
- They are good for the long-term.
Decisions that are benefit one person, generally (not categorically) are not the best.
Decisions that only help in the short-term, generally are not the best.
So true. I'm going to throw in something else that probably doesn't go with this post. LOL.
ReplyDeleteHow about when one has an illusion of pure intentions? I feel like that could be worse sometimes than someone having impure intentions.
An illusion of something always scares me, that's why I feel it's important to surround myself with people who bring things to light from different angles. For by this we can serve the greater good, as you mentioned.
P.S. I'd love to see a post on illusions of good intentions or illusions of knowledge.
Great thought! I'm gonna think about what you brought up here :)
DeleteI think you are referring to if someone is somewhat delusional about pure intentions? And delusional about what they think they know?
Yes :)
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