rectitude of intention
Acts that seem good but that are done out of fear, convenience, or for other reasons unrelated to the good, will not help make us virtuous.
involvement
In our relationships with others, we cannot just be present. We need to be involved. Being present is like being a Scarecrow in the field, useless in preventing the birds from gnawing at the fruits. We need to be involved, actively, protecting and assuring those around us that we are not only just present, but active to help, to walk, to give.
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