The Golden Rule

What is the golden rule? Do you follow it? Are you respectful to those around you!? These are some questions that in the last week while being with family have been going through my mind. I am not always nice. I could definitely be better. I think we all could work harder at respecting those close to us or that we interact with on a daily basis.

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. -Matthew 7.12 So what is the golden rule? It's actually a scripture in the Bible. We were instructed to follow this simple rule way back in the beginning of time! It's so easy to forget that how we talk to someone or what we say might be offensive. We don't even always realize we are hurting someone. The truth is, if you are the person taking offense or being upset, it's really ok. It is ok, to have feelings and it is ok, to not agree with someone. We are humans and we have different opinions, that is ok! At some point though, you will need to either discuss with the person that hurt you, or get over it. Do not hold onto it. I know this is easier said than done, but I know if you hold it in, it could destroy you and relationships you have.

I was taught at a young age that we need to respect our elders. Whether we like the person or not, we should put our differences aside and show respect. It amazes me how many people in this world are disrespectful because of something that happened years ago and they can't let go or move forward. At the end of the day the only person you are hurting is yourself.

Your happiness is completely up to you. Nobody else can make you happy. Sure, there are things a person or multiple people can do to help make you happy, but to truly be happy you have to find it within yourself. My road to finding happiness has not been easy. It's been a lot of ups and a lot of downs.

As I have been writing I have realized so many things that I need to work on to be a better person, this is one of them. I try and respect people and treat people kindly, but I know I could do better. This is all part of my journey to finding my true self.

It is my hope that we can all be a little kinder and more respectful to those around us, especially the people that are closest in our circles. The ones we love, hurt us the most. Try to mend relationships that have been broken. If you can't figure it out, do service for them. It could be something small, bake some cookies, take a card, call them. I promise you will feel the blessings.

"The best medicine for despair is service"

Just a side note, while I was in Idaho I went to a mission homecoming for my dear friend Glenn, (he taught me cyh) and his wife. The spirit and love I felt while they were speaking was something I will never forget. I am so grateful for this man and his love for me. I am beyond grateful for his example of treating people with kindness.

"In a World where you can be anything, BE KIND!

cyh-

Chelsea