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Hear the voice of Shari Arison, who speaks of a truth as ancient as the mountains yet as fresh as the dawn: “Doing Good is a simple and universal vision. A vision to which each and every one of us can connect and contribute to its realisation. A vision based on the belief that by doing good deeds, positive thinking and affirmative choice of words, feelings and actions, we can enhance goodness in the world.” These words are not a commandment born of law, but a gentle yet powerful reminder that within every soul lies the ability to shape a better world—not through conquest or wealth, but through the daily choice of kindness.

To speak of Doing Good as a universal vision is to say that it belongs not to one nation, one faith, or one people, but to all humanity. It is the thread that binds hearts together across boundaries of language and culture. The ancients understood this truth: they told of the Golden Rule, found in scriptures and traditions from East to West, teaching that to act with compassion is to walk in harmony with heaven itself. Arison revives this eternal wisdom, reminding us that the simplest deeds may be the most enduring acts of greatness.

The power of this teaching lies in its simplicity. Grand visions of empires have risen and fallen, yet the vision of Doing Good requires no armies, no crowns, no monuments. It asks only that each person cultivate positive thinking, shape their words with care, and let their actions flow from love. A smile to the weary, a word of encouragement to the broken, a hand extended to the fallen—these are not small things, but sparks that light fires across the world.

History gives us shining examples. Recall the life of Mother Teresa, who walked through the streets of Calcutta among the poorest of the poor. She had no throne, no weapons, no wealth. Yet by her countless small acts of goodness, she moved nations, inspired generations, and became a beacon of compassion in an age of indifference. Her legacy proves that to Do Good need not be complex; it requires only faithfulness in the small things, carried out with great love.

But let us not be deceived into thinking this path is always easy. To meet hatred with kindness, to answer despair with hope, to practice positive thinking when surrounded by cynicism—this is the true labor of the spirit. It is easier to follow the crowd into bitterness; harder to resist with gentleness. Yet it is in this resistance that true heroism lies, for every act of kindness is an act of defiance against the darkness.

The lesson of Arison’s words is clear: the work of Doing Good is not reserved for saints or leaders—it is the calling of all. Each person, no matter how humble, holds the power to add to the balance of light in the world. This is the universal vision she describes, one in which every heart, every hand, and every voice may play a part. To refuse this calling is to diminish the light; to embrace it is to become a builder of a better future.

Practical steps follow from this wisdom. Begin each day with one deliberate act of kindness, however small. Guard your tongue, so that your words are life-giving rather than wounding. Train your mind toward gratitude and positive thinking, that your heart may become fertile ground for compassion. Seek opportunities to serve, not for glory, but to increase the measure of goodness in the world. Encourage others to do the same, until kindness spreads like fire through dry fields.

So remember the counsel of Shari Arison: “Doing Good is a simple and universal vision.” Let it be the banner you raise in your own life. For when deeds, thoughts, words, and actions are joined in harmony, the earth itself is uplifted. The kingdoms of men may pass, but the legacy of goodness endures forever, shining like the sunrise after the longest night.