Universal Compassion--a vow to myself
WE the undersigned:
- promise to never turn our backs on a true cry for help;
- promise not to plead ignorance when we have hurt some other living being, and promise to act as quickly as possible rectify the damage;
- promise to stop and think before retorting with an unkind word or action
- 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;
- promise to take a deep breath and/or a short walk when we are feeling righteously angry
- promise to make time for other's needs, as well as taking private time for ourselves;
- promise to do something that scares us every day [thank you to Eleanor Roosevelt]
- promise to treat every living thing as we would wish to be treated--with kindness and respect for our/their unique presence as an individual and important part of the Whole
- 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.
You know yourself--you know how hard it is to not want to FIGHT---but why?
It's so much easier to simply to take a deep breath, and politely correct the issue cheerfully. [People can call you a spineless wimp, but the spineless creatures have no responsibility towards contributing to the worsening of the world~~by golly!]
There are undeniable injustices in this world---almost everywhere you look---the trick is NOT to partake of them---don't give your hard-earned money to someone/company who will discreetly use it against you.
Check your sources.... DO your homework--and let your knowledge and information work for the betterment...of us all.
Thank you most sincerely.
