Monday, December 29, 2014

The Golden Rule


Since you were a child you’ve heard of “do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”  The Golden Rule is abbreviated from Matthew 7:12 of the Bible. Have you ever thought of making kindness a way of life? It’s a lot more enjoyable to spend your life happy than as a grouch.

It’s important to note than when you are seeking to be positive to other people with your words that your facial expression and body language also reflect what your voice is saying so that you don’t come across angry or sarcastic, which is not your ultimate intention.

You can have no idea what a profound effect a compliment may have on another individual. You might have made their morning after a horrible fight with their spouse. Possibly complimenting their clothing may have made a positive difference in how they see themselves.

Maybe they were in suicidal depression, and your sincere thoughtful comment pulled them out of their negative funk. With all of the above scenarios, someone decided to be a blessing to someone else. This practice is addictive. You may want to do it all the time. Give it a try.

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