goodness

A deep philosophical look at why we were created, why pleasure isn't enough, and how real meaning must exist before we do.

Challenging the Illusion of Suffering: How Gratitude and Perspective Reveal the Hidden Goodness of the World and Our Creator's Love

Can people not be good on their own?

One of the things that prevents us from doing a lot of good is the perception that we need to be in a "certain place," or have "specific knowledge," or acquire a "particular quality" to spread goodness and do good in the world - and that's a mistake