Not a P&R topic but... it says in the bible that a tree will be known by the fruit it bears.

What if all you bear is useless?

What if everything you touch turns to shit?

What if you just can't connect and stay connected with other people?

What if you try your hardest to do the right thing but the right thing never happens?

Granted maybe you don't hurt anyone, at least not on purpose, but does that make you good or just neutral?


Just wondering.

I think if you purposely set out to do the right thing, you are a good person no matter what happens.

well, you're off to a good start by wondering.

i think people who sometimes question their own goodness tend to have less to worry about than those who wake up every morning just assuming that they're the saint of saints.

Stymie said:

I hope you are right.

Anxiety said:

I've heard people say that before.

I really don't know. I know I'm not perfect. I just try to do what is right.

i don't know if that's something that can even be evaluated objectively.
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If you choose the path that causes the least harm, is that good? (that is like the hippocratic oath or something)

Depends on whom you ask.

I know I'm a good person because deep down (in my soul maybe) I know I've tried to do the best thing possible. When it comes to hurting somebody or helping them I'm probably going to help them. When things still don't work out I can be assured I had all intention of being a good person or staying positive and striving to do something better next because I'm far from perfect. I think.
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I think it's important to treat others as you would like to be treated. Sometimes I have to remind myself of that but I guess that's part of what makes me human. I would say if you have the best of intentions and you recognize when you fall short, you're on your way to being a good person.

Anxiety said:

Exactly! It's good to keep tabs on yourself and your actions and check yourself as you go.

You know what, I think if you're humble and honest in life you can never lose.

JuliePurplehead said:

I agree

I am pure evil and going to hell

EverSouliciouSucks said:

Bullshit!

Ocean said:

I've done some really bad things So I have embraced my future

EverSouliciouSucks said:

I doubt they were REALLY bad ...and if u recognise that u did something wrong ... well then it shows ur not bad...we're human ..we stuff up all the bloody time..its if we learn from our stuff ups... that makes us a better person.
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Ocean said:

I have missed you so much

EverSouliciouSucks said:

Missed u too love

I have no idea... it's something I often wonder about too. my karma would suggest otherwise but deep down I've only ever had the best intentions at heart especially for those I love.

so, all in all, who knows...



hope you're well Kim

Sweeny79 said:

its all subjective i think.cause you could think your a good person and then someone doesnt agree with how you roll and say your *not* a good person. so who really knows lol

Anxiety said:

I do seriously wonder some times and I do assess my actions as much as possible.
I am told that I am a good person a lot but like Christopher said, it is all subjective.


I have hurt ppl that I love so I am not sure that I am such a good person. I am just nice and kind to ppl and try to treat others as I wish to be treated.

I think about this all the time. Do you believe in the Law of Attraction too? I think it's BS, but sometimes shit happens to me that makes me give in...almost.
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I dunno.

I guess you're a good person if you don't murder children, shit in public or abuse the elderly.

You can tell from the people you hang out with you and are surrounded by good, HONEST, real and beautiful friends, who believe in you, and dont bullshit others.

oozing positivity and love EDIT


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Because my Mum says I am.

REDFEATHERS said:

Only you can answer such a question, I'd say if you bother to think about it then you probably are.

It's the twats who give no thoughts to their actions that are the evil mothers.

benyamin said:

You can be good and still have a shit in public.