Doing the right things for the wrong reasons

Would I be wrong in saying the following statement? "People are always searching for ways of improving their lives." Many would point out that not ALL people are searching for this but more than likely, the majority are. Whether this improvement may be financially, relationship-wise or the enhancement of personal looks. People are always seeking out ways to improve themselves, and that in itself is a very good thing.

However, the problem with this is that people will attempt to improve themselves for all the wrong reasons. Case in point - You donate to charity in hopes that you will gain publicity within society that you give to the needy (a trait which is viewed in a positive light in society) or you see that everyone around you is suddenly apprehensive about the environment and you decide to "go green" and recycle and assist in taking care of the planet a little bit better but only in hopes of receiving some sort of accommodation from those around that your doing the correct thing. So what have you just done? You've done the right thing for the wrong reason.

This is not an uncommon trait within society. It's on the minds of us all, but we should fight that "negative intention" and improve ourselves for all the right reasons. Take time out and think before you proceed on with whatever it is that you are doing & fill your mind and heart with the cleanest and purest intention on performing that task. I promise you that once you are able to accomplish this, you'll feel like a whole new person.