There are universal laws that govern how we exist alongside each other. One of the clearest: the more you take from others, the more you ultimately lose. The more you give, the more returns to you.
Philosophers across traditions have said it in different ways: “What you do to others, you do to yourself.” “What troubles others eventually troubles you.”
After all the complexity, it comes down to two things: sincerity and compassion.
Sincerity — stop deceiving others and yourself. Compassion — genuinely care about the wellbeing of those around you.
These two virtues, practiced consistently, create a life that is genuinely worth living.