Guest guest Posted January 23, 2006 Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 DailyOM - The Golden RuleAlways a reminder.... tune-up on the golden rule and sing along with a Universal Song... love wears no blinders.. Ana - DailyOM nli10u Monday, January 23, 2006 7:38 AM DailyOM: Do Unto Others Today's DailyOM brought to you by: January 23, 2006 Do Unto Others The Golden Rule All over the world, there exists a simple precept that, when followed, has the power to end conflict and banish strife. It is the Golden Rule, a key concept in many philosophies and spiritualities that admonishes us to " do unto others as we would have them do unto us. " Its meaning is clear: treat others only in ways that you would want to be treated. However, the golden rule is not always easy to follow. It can be a challenge to honor others as we wish to be honored. Yet, when we do so, we bestow a gift of loving kindness on our fellow human beings. And, in honoring others, we honor ourselves. It is as uncomplicated a tenet as one could wish for. When we live by it, harming another person becomes nearly impossible. The Golden Rule is rooted in pure empathy and does not compel us to perform any specific act. Rather, it gently guides us to never let our actions toward others be out of harmony with our own desires. The Golden Rule asks us to be aware of the effect our words and actions may have on another person and to imagine ourselves in their place. It calls on us to ask ourselves how we would feel if what we were about to do were directed toward us. And yet this rule invites us to do more than not harm others. It suggests that we look for opportunities to behave toward others in the same ways that we would want others to act toward us. Showing compassion, being considerate of others, caring for the less fortunate, and giving generously are what can result when you follow the Golden Rule. Adhering to the Golden Rule whenever possible can have a positive effect on the world around you because kindness begets kindness. In doing so, you generate a flow of positive energy that enfolds everyone you encounter in peace, goodwill, and harmony. What do you think? Discuss this article and share your opinion Want more DailyOM? Register for your free email, or browse all articles Share the OM: Email this to a friend Printable version Save in My DailyOM Discuss this article Today's friend of OM: Movies about love, transformation, relationships, healing, and compassion can be yours when you join The Spiritual Cinema Circle. Collected from film festivals around the world, these shorts, documentaries and features will be yours to keep on DVD. Try it FREE. For more information visit Spiritualcinemacircle.com More DailyOM: a.. More Inspiration a.. Today's Horoscopes a.. OM Marketplace Home | My DailyOM | Marketplace | Community | Archives | Contribute | Share The OM | Contact Us Subscribe | Change Email | User Settings | Un | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer | Advertising Info Make DailyOM Your Homepage | Link To Us | Publish DailyOM On Your Website © 2004-06 DailyOM - No portion of this site can be reprinted without express permission Artwork by Wang Chang-Ming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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