Compared
to other creatures, human beings have the best body and mind structures to
perform goodness. Our minds and hands can be used to meditate, to reflect or to
perform activities. For example, although we are hot as big as elephants or as
strong as tigers, our hands can enable us to bring foods, medicines, cloths,
gifts, etc. to our parents. It is our responsibility to dignify all forms of
life. By dignifying others, we also dignify ourselves.
Buddha once said, “Some people will ignore doing crucial things
while dedicating their lives to useless or bad things.” Some people are willing
to risk gossiping. Why is this a risk?
Because they might lose their friends if their friends discover they
gossiped. The former friend may seek revenge for being maligned. Gossiping is
harmful to relationships. Some people may dedicate their lives to chasing money
or engaging in car racing. Some take mood-altering substances such as alcohol.
Alcoholics will endanger their lives for the sake of drinking too much.