Feeling bad about doing the 'right' thing

[luminesca]

Lately I have been internally conflicted and I felt writing it down would be a good way to make myself feel better.

I found an iPod(which was better than my current iPod) and I feel bad because I turned it into the lost and found. At the time I thought this is what I would want someone to do if I had lost something valuable (I bet the ppl at the lost and found thought I was crazy to turn it in). I think I'm being bothered now because I regret not keeping it for myself. It is just so strange because its the first time I felt worse from doing the "honorable" thing. Have anybody else felt this way before?

[geekguy]

Don't feel regretful, you did a good thing

(Can't say I have had any moments where I've regretted doing the "right" thing though *shrug*)

[luminesca]

Thx 4 your response. ;D It was a much needed spirit booster. I don't know I guess I'm weird. When I spoke to a relative about it, they made me feel silly for returning the iPod. Since I'm super-sensitive it took it worse than I probably should have.

[Farouche]

I agree with Geekguy: you should most definitely be proud of yourself for doing the right thing and not keeping that poor person's lost property! I've got to raise my eyebrows at this relative who made you feel like you should have kept the thing for yourself.

You lost nothing by turning it in, yet you've done yourself proud and you've likely saved the owner a whole lot of anguish and regret. Just imagine how thrilled they'll be when they're reunited with their fancy iPod AND have their faith in humanity renewed.

[strawberrysweetie]

^ In agreement with geekguy and Farouche. You definitely did the right thing and shouldn't feel bad for it. Any good, decent person would turn in such a thing.

I'd question the person who would keep it and not feel bad in the slightest.

[dinag]

Don't feel bad! You did the right thing, when many people would of just pocketed it . I wish there were more people that did the right thing, maybe the world wouldn't be as messed up as it is right now. I'm sure everyone on here is very proud of you, I sure am.

[outgoingbutshy]

i know i am you did well, luminesca ;D!!!

[luminesca]

Aww... thx everyone. ;D *hugs*
I feel proud of myself now. I just hope the owner gets it back.
Thanks again.

[outgoingbutshy]

good, I'm glad you're feeling better luminesca ;D.

Here's a hug for you *hugs* too