How
often do we put our needs before others’? Are we doing what is best for others,
and in turn, ourselves? There is a common saying that “what goes around, comes
around.” This basically means that “the results of things that one has done
will someday have an effect on the person who started the events.”
Typically, others treat you the same way you treat them. For example, when you
are nice to your peers, they will return the favor willingly. This is how
individuals build relationships, such as becoming friends. Similarly, when you
betray your friends, chances are, they will do the same— or treat you unkindly
at the least. The moral lesson would be to “treat other people with the concern
and kindness you would like them to show toward you.”
In just about every ancient writing about behavioral precepts, there is the
frequent appearance of an adage:
“Do unto
others as you would have them do unto you.”
This is also known as the “Golden Rule”. It truly is golden, as it
should be broadcasted as a universal rule. The world is in constant disunity.
Conflicts, whether huge ones involving several countries, or small disputes
between family members rise up every day. It may be due to different kinds of
reasons such as misunderstanding, but the solution can be drawn from the cause.
One only needs to be reminded of the Golden Rule and many problems, which may
be due to misunderstandings, could be avoided. When one puts oneself in the
other’s shoes, one is better at empathizing the situation of the other and
might realize that one may have been too harsh in the heat of the moment. If
both sides are able to understand and remedy the mistake, then both sides will
most likely achieve peace through mutual understanding.
Taking care of others is the same as taking care of yourself, we have been
told. The satisfaction of giving and in turn, receiving is welcoming and
spreads happiness all around.
“With
great power, comes great responsibility.”
The greatest power you are entitled to since the day you were born
is choice. You are given a great responsibility to take care of yourself and to
those who are dearest to you. You have power over your choices because you have
freedom. When you choose to be friendly and optimistic to others, they will
feel comfortable around you and will very often treat you likewise.
People often say that karma― the effects of one’s actions that determine their fate in
this life and the next incarnation— will catch up with us. To be on the safe
side, doing good deeds is very much encouraged in order to be better off in the
future.
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PS: Happy Mother's Day
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