I feel like a horrible person despite doing the right thing ever

>>18401115
I think this is b8 but I'm bored so I'll respond anyways. When anyone picks up a wallet, they will have desire to take the money.It's not evil, it's basic self preservation instincts. You'd have to be retarded not to have the desire to take the money and keep it. That being said, feelings and desires don't define a person. Decisions do. It doesn't matter if you did the right thing for the wrong reasons. All that matters is that you did the right thing.

>>18401156
This wasn't a troll post and you answered my question rather beautifully for which I must say thank you. :)

>>18401156
The thing that bothers me is that there is a deep sense of underlying fear that the wrong reasons could somehow one day overcome the purpose driven inside my heart and that is to do the right thing.
You see maybe self-preservation and money may be the defining aspect for many, but for me that simply isn't true. I don't equate money with self-preservation simply because I believe in a higher purpose driven by my core self and that is to continuously do the right thing and those that are driven by my heart. To me, it isn't retarded to not want to keep money from the wallet simply because I understand that the money inside is not me and thus must be returned to the rightful possessor of that money. I think that is basic human etiquette fused with a deep sense of empathy.
I do not believe money is equivalent to self-preservation because I know deep down none of us really are alone.
This philosophy may contradict yours, but to me that is what drives me forward in life. And I hope you see why then do these thoughts bug me so much.
Thank you so much though.

>>18401115
You feel guilty because you believe if the wallet had money in it, you would have taken it. Guilt like any emotion is good when it causes you to examine your actions but when it goes too far and you end up feeling even more negative emotions like doubt or shame, it's not good. Temptation is a reality of life and the reality is you found a wallet, and you turned in it. You did the right thing so rest on that reality and don't worry about the hypotheticals. You know what kind of person you want to be, so let your actions reflect that even in situations where it isn't convenient. It is not wrong to be tempted, but it is wrong to fall into temptation. Maybe one day you will find a wallet full of cash, steal it, and feel the heavy burden of guilt and shame. That day hasn't come yet so don't worry about it.

>>18401331
Not fall into temptation, but fall TO temptation. A subtle but important difference

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