Don’t let a narrow mindset hinder the journey of good deeds

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Yicheng · Jan 17, 2025
On the journey of advancing public welfare, we often encounter the criticism: “Your charity seems too religious.” This is a classic example of a narrow perspective—one that is influenced by bias, limitations, or even misunderstanding, and fails to truly consider the viewpoint of those involved in charitable efforts. To better explain our original intentions, it […]

On the journey of advancing public welfare, we often encounter the criticism: “Your charity seems too religious.” This is a classic example of a narrow perspective—one that is influenced by bias, limitations, or even misunderstanding, and fails to truly consider the viewpoint of those involved in charitable efforts. To better explain our original intentions, it is necessary to offer a clarification, and we hope that every reader can approach the journey of kindness with a broader perspective.

I. The essence of Yicheng welfare

Our commitment has been clear from the beginning. That is to pursue welfare and happiness for everyone, and to promote civilization for the world.

Since day one, our cause has been grounded in this belief. What’s truly thought-provoking, however, is that over the years, all of our funding and support have come, without exception, from the strength of people with religious faiths or spiritual beliefs—those who are committed to turning their faith, love, and kindness into tangible actions. Through their sincerity and dedication, they have helped advance our mission, spreading happiness and promoting civilization.

Unfortunately, up until now, we have not received support from those identified as “civilized individuals” or “non-believers.” In fact, this type of support has been absent.

II. Why does kindness require the basis of faith?

The path of kindness is never a smooth one. It requires unwavering belief, inner strength, and selfless dedication—qualities that faith provides. Kindness without the support of faith often lacks lasting motivation and struggles to endure the pressures and challenges of reality.

The supporters of our organization are willing to persist in doing good in this complex world precisely because of their deep faith. They understand that charity is not an easy task and may even involve sacrifice, yet they are still willing to shoulder this responsibility.

Here we would like to share a story.

A painter was interviewed by a host. The host candidly told him, “I don’t like your paintings at all, and I don’t think you’re a good artist.”

The painter smiled calmly and replied, “You’re right, and that’s exactly why I need to keep striving.”

This story teaches us that when faced with external doubt and misunderstanding, the important thing is not to argue, but to stay loyal to our beliefs and respond through actions. Our cause, much like the painter’s work, may not be understood by everyone, but that will not stop us from pursuing happiness and civilization. The voices of doubt will not hold us back; instead, they serve as a source of motivation for us to keep striving and improving.

III. Don’t judge our world through your narrow perspective

On the path of charity, we sometimes have to face not just challenges but also external misunderstanding and even hostile criticism. Some people try to use their own experiences, perspectives, and logic to make sense of our world and social issues, but such reasoning often lacks validity.

The reality of kindness is far more complex than they imagine. In some places, working to benefit society can come with the constant threat of losing one’s life. This isn’t an exaggeration. It’s the harsh reality many people involved in public welfare face. So, trying to understand the essence of charity through personal logic, without considering the deep faith and sense of mission behind it, only leads to distorted conclusions.

IV. Let kindness overcome the constraints of a limited view

In the face of these misunderstandings, we will not give up or back down. We believe that true kindness is not limited by narrow personal views, but is a force that can break through prejudice and cross boundaries.

Charity initiatives require not only the support of people of faiths and beliefs but also the understanding and participation of everyone. Each person has the choice to approach charity with an open mind, rather than criticizing and rejecting it with a narrow perspective.

No matter how the outside world evaluates us, we will continue to rely on the strength of our faith to stay true to the path of doing good. Just like the painter’s calm response to the host, doubt will only drive us to work harder, not retreat.

The meaning of public welfare lies in seeking happiness for all and civilization for the world. Through our actions, we hope to inspire more people to recognize and practice kindness, regardless of their faith, because kindness should be a universal value that transcends all boundaries.

Conclusion

Don’t allow personal narrow views to hinder kindness, and never let bias and misunderstanding diminish the efforts of those who contribute to public welfare. The world needs more understanding, support, and faith to unite in driving the progress of human happiness and civilization.

We are still on the journey, even though the road is fraught with challenges. Our belief remains unchanged: to seek welfare for all and civilization for the world. We firmly believe that true kindness is a light that is unafraid of doubt and sacrifice, one that will penetrate all narrowness and illuminate the entire world.

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善良的举动,就是文明的重新开启

Daohe · Jan 24, 2025

文明的诞生源于人类彼此的联结和互助。早期人类社会在面对自然威胁时,正是因为彼此之间的善意和合作,才能够共同生存并迈向繁荣。从原始社会的狩猎合作,到农业文明的公共灌溉体系,善良是推动人类进步的内在动力。这些历史事实提醒我们,文明从未脱离人性深处的善意而存在。 然而,随着社会的复杂化,文明的外壳逐渐厚重,技术、制度和经济发展似乎取代了善良成为文明的核心。人类开始习惯于通过冷漠或效率来处理人际关系。然而,正是在危机时刻,每一个善良的举动都会让我们意识到,文明并非单靠规则或技术构筑,它更依赖于人类对彼此生命价值的承认与守护。善良不仅是文明的初心,更是它在断裂后得以重建的契机。 一、善良的力量:重新连接人性与社会 现代社会的高效率和高度分工让人与人之间的关系变得疏远甚至冷漠,个体开始被视为数字或工具。然而,善良的举动能打破这种疏离感,重新连接彼此,赋予社会温度和意义。 1. 善良创造信任 信任是社会文明运行的基础,而善良则是信任的开端。每一个发自内心的善举,都是一种信任的表达——信任人性、信任社会的可能性。例如,在日本,无人售货摊被视为社会信任的象征,人们可以自主购买农产品,并将钱放入指定的容器。这些小型善举传递着人与人之间的基本信任,也形成了一种社会文明的自我循环。 2. 善良缓解冲突 善良是一种化解矛盾的力量,能够在人际或社会冲突中创造新的可能性。当我们在对立中选择善意,而非冷漠或对抗,往往能为彼此开辟一条通向和解的道路。 一个现实的例子是,在南非的种族隔离制度结束后,善良和宽恕成为重建社会的重要基石。德斯蒙德·图图领导的“真相与和解委员会”鼓励施害者坦白真相,并得到受害者的原谅。这种宽容与善意不仅避免了暴力报复,还让社会在包容互助的氛围中开启文明的新篇章。 3.善良的行动推动社会变革 善良不仅修复冲突,更能够推动社会的变革。当社会处于动荡或变革时期,善良作为一种核心价值,可以引领社会走向新的文明篇章。善良的行动能够改变传统的权力结构、打破社会壁垒,为弱势群体提供声音与机会。激发社会集体的责任感。一些由个体善举引发的行动,最终能演变为社会性的变革。 例如,“乐施会”(Oxfam)最初由一群英国公民发起,用于帮助战时饥饿的希腊民众,而这种小规模的善举随着更多人的参与,发展成为全球性的人道主义组织。善良的力量在于它能够激发共鸣,将个人的微光汇聚成影响深远的社会运动。 二、善良是文明重启的契机 历史证明,每当人类文明遭遇危机,善良总是成为引领社会走向复兴的关键力量。在天灾、人祸或社会动荡的背景下,善良不仅是短期的救济,更是长远的文明重塑。 1. 善良修复文明裂痕 当灾难或冲突使社会关系撕裂,善良便是填补裂缝的力量。例如,在2004年印度洋海啸后,无数国际志愿者涌入受灾地区,协助重建家园、提供物资援助和心理支持。他们的无私行动,不仅重建了灾区的物质环境,还让幸存者重新感受到被关怀和被连接的力量。这样的善举也激发了受灾者自身的信心与力量,成为他们重建生活的支撑。 2. 善良推动文明升级 善良不仅是灾后的修复力量,更能够为社会带来新生与升级。当善良成为群体的共同选择,便会催生新的社会模式和文明形态。 例如,芬兰的全民基本收入实验,其背后的理念正是基于对社会成员的善意:不让任何人被抛弃在社会体系之外。虽然实验仍有争议,但它体现了人类对善良的另一种制度化探索,试图通过政策化的方式实现社会文明的进一步发展。 四、善良的践行:从个体到制度 善良不是抽象的理想,而是可以通过行动不断实践的价值。如何从个体到社会,推动善良成为一种社会习惯和文明基石。 1. 个体善行的力量 每一个微小的善良行为,都是社会文明的养分。无论是为陌生人提供帮助,还是在公共空间自觉维护秩序,这些举动虽小,但却能在人群中形成“善意的连锁反应”。 心理学研究表明,当人们看到善行时,往往会被激发出更多的善意行为。这意味着,一个人的善良能够潜移默化地影响周围环境,甚至改变整个社会的风气。 2. 善良的制度化探索 善良不能仅停留在个体层面,更需要通过制度和政策的保障,形成长久的社会支持。例如,荷兰的“邻里援助”计划(Neighbors Helping Neighbors),鼓励居民在日常生活中互助,为老人、残疾人和其他弱势群体提供支持。这种善良的制度化设计,不仅增强了社区成员的归属感,还提升了整个社会的凝聚力。 3. 善良教育的代际传递 善良的力量需要代际传递,而教育是其最重要的途径。在瑞典和芬兰等国家,学校课程中强调“社会情感学习”(SEL),通过培养孩子的同理心、协作能力和社会责任感,让善良成为个人成长和社会文明的核心部分。通过这样的教育模式,善良不仅成为一种行为习惯,更内化为一种价值观念,推动文明代代相传。 五、结语:善良点燃文明的未来 善良是一种最朴素却又最深刻的力量。当世界面对孤立、冷漠或分裂时,善良是我们重建联系、修复社会裂痕的唯一希望。每一个善良的举动,都是文明的重新开启,是人类走向更高层次的发展的起点。 文明的真正高度,不在于技术的进步或财富的累积,而在于人类能否始终以善意面对彼此,以善良为基础塑造社会。善良是人性最本真的表达,也是文明的真正支柱。每一个善良的举动,都在为更美好的未来奠基;而每一次善良的延续,都在为人类开启新的文明篇章。 让我们相信并践行善良,因为它不仅是解决当下问题的答案,更是我们构筑未来的基石。

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