Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?
“Why do bad things happen to good people?” is the wrong question to ask.
The answer is simple — SH*T happens to good and bad people alike.
Instead, realize that good people have natural advantages in bad situations.
Good people are more centered
They typically have a belief system that prompts self-reflection (humility, forgiveness, repentance, etc.) regardless of a specific religion. This meditation creates peace as it separates what one can control vs. can’t control and places the latter in the hands of a higher power, washing away any tension it brings.
Bad people are not centered — they bear the full brunt of their tragedy with no steady belief system that can support the internal conflict that they go through. Can vs. can’t control alike, they find themselves victims who can’t find a way out.
Good people have a support system
They typically are a valued part of a community — the have various individuals in their life that care deeply about them, and are willing to listen.
Bad people don’t have a close network — they quickly learn that a majority of their relationships are transactional. They’ve used and abused people in the past to get their way, and now they’ve alienated everyone. They are alone.
Good people are hopeful for the future
They have a belief system that emphasizes good things to come — this may be in some heavenly after-life, or in the knowledge that their current tragedy is just a temporary trial and part of life.
Bad people are selfish, self-gratifying, and inherently short-term pleasure-focused. They have a hard time seeing past their current predicament, and have a hard time finding motivation out of it.
Conclusion
Bad things happen to bad and good people alike — the blessing of choosing a better way in life is that when SH*T does happen, you won’t be alone.
