Universal Compassion

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   We the undersigned:
   promise to never turn our backs on a true cry for help;


2. promise not to plead ignorance when we have hurt some other living being, and promise to act as quickly as possible rectify the damage;


3. promise to stop and think before retorting with an unkind word or action


4. promise to understand that people are self-centered, and that honesty and kindness makes one vulnerable, and that our power lies with accepting this knowledge;


5. promise to take a deep breath and/or a short walk when we are feeling righteously angry


6. promise to make time for other's needs, as well as taking private time for ourselves;


7. promise to do something that scares us every day [thank you to Eleanor Roosevelt]


8. promise to treat every living thing as we woould wish to be treated--with kindness and respect for our/their unique presence as an individual and important part of the Whole


9. and ~~promise to keep our promises [!]

For we are an honourable species...who treat others with respect and kindness, not with fear and dismissal of their value.