The Beginning of a Sincere Heart

  Our hearts are expressed to the outside world in three different ways. First, through our facial expressions. Second, through our voice. Third, through our actions. Among these three, the one we use most often is our voice . Before we speak, our feelings are already reflected on our faces. After our words are spoken, they are often followed by our actions. These three forms of expression reveal what is happening within us. Because of this, we should take time to think carefully, make wise judgments, and observe ourselves. When our hearts are peaceful, our facial expressions naturally become calm and gentle. When our hearts are filled with anger, our faces also reveal that anger. Next comes our voice. When our hearts are peaceful, our words become gentle, kind, and loving. However, when we are angry or emotionally excited, our voices become louder, faster, and more aggressive. We may begin to use harsh or hurtful language. If those emotions continue to grow stronger, they eventu...

Why Are Our Hearts Becoming More and More Hurried? Have you ever felt that people today are becoming increasingly rushed and impatient? Why is that happening? When we take a closer look, we realize that many of us are constantly chasing something. We are overwhelmed with responsibilities, pressured by deadlines, and burdened by life’s challenges. We want to escape difficult situations as quickly as possible, achieve success sooner, and find happiness faster than ever before. As these thoughts continue to build, our hearts gradually become more hurried. The more hurried we become, the less consideration we often have for others. Because we are focused on our own urgency, we lose the patience to understand another person’s situation. Even when we choose to be considerate, we may secretly hope everything will be over quickly. We may offer kindness, but expect others to respond immediately. In a world where everything moves faster every day, our hearts have begun to follow that same speed....