The Golden Rule

Worth1 · July 26, 2016

The Golden Rule.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wORxYwNtUU3Yrw

I am posting this here instead of the your two cents section and I dont give a hoot.
The reason for this is so the folks that aren't members here can read it if they want.

The world is full of hate these days and I dont want to be a part of it we need to treat people we dont know with respect and consideration.
We need to threat them the way we would want to be treated.
The people that come to your land need to be treated the way you would want to be treated.
Most of us have less than 100 years on this earth in the body we have.
Some of us believe we go on to a better life some of us think we turn to dust and that is it.
It matters not to me what a person believes it is their right to do so.
No one group of people hold a claim to The Golden Rule.
It transcends all religions and faiths.

When you go to bed tonight try to think about the good you did not the good you could have done.
It doesn't have to be nor should it be money.
It should be setting an example to your brothers and sisters in the community you live in.
Today I made several smile because I did something for them.
This is far better than making ten people frown because I was mean.
What is a lifetime compared to an eternity?

Worth.

MissS · July 26, 2016

Well said!

Thank you. I always do feel better myself when I make others just a little bit happier.

SharonRossy · July 26, 2016

You must be watching what we are all watching. We all need to be reminded of that from time to time. This earth is for all of us to share in, like we do here at TV, not be torn apart. Thank you Worth!

Worth1 · July 26, 2016

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Originally Posted by SharonRossy

You must be watching what we are all watching. We all need to be reminded of that from time to time. This earth is for all of us to share in, like we do here at TV, not be torn apart. Thank you Worth!

No I am looking at a documentary about the neanderthal on You Tube .

But recently I have been thinking about some of my friends of another faith Islam and how much we have in common.
When you put the sword down and pick up the food you will be amazed at how much can be done and learned.
Hate is a product of ignorance and stupidity.

Worth

Aerial · July 26, 2016

Nice. I've encountered many beautiful souls, on TV, at work, in my neighborhood.

"Kindness is a new kind of bravery, an everyday heroism to counter the general culture of cynicism."

Nematode · July 26, 2016

Oh boy. I think I see where this is headed.
Golden Rule is good this is indisputable.
Some groups only apply the Golden Rule to those that share their beliefs. This is not the golden rule, it has another name.

kchd.. · July 26, 2016

Taking the time to cause a complete stranger to smile, or better yet, *laugh* is a gift worth giving to oneself.

Worth1 · July 26, 2016

Lets not let it go there.

All I did toady was show a woman how to pick put a melon and give her the one I picked out for myself and let an another woman get in line ahead of me.

Worth

Nematode · July 26, 2016

Quote:

Originally Posted by Worth1

Lets not let it go there.

All I did toady was show a woman how to pick put a melon and give her the one I picked out for myself and let an another woman get in line ahead of me.

Worth

Good stuff. I try when I can along these lines as well.
Funny some seem surprised when you are kind, and then open up completely when they see you are genuine. It is a nice way to connect with strangers.

AlittleSalt · July 27, 2016

Our 7 year old grandchild held the door open for a man today at a fast food place.

The golden rule.

greenthumbomaha · July 27, 2016

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nematode

Oh boy. I think I see where this is headed.
Golden Rule is good this is indisputable.
Some groups only apply the Golden Rule to those that share their beliefs. This is not the golden rule, it has another name.

Amen to that. Go tell an idiot they're an idiot.

And Worth, thank you for posting where there is open access. I often catch a few minutes of reading here when I am outside on public computers.

- Lisa

bower · July 27, 2016

It's funny, Worth - I stumbled on and read the same wiki page after reading your "dinner for one" post last holidays as that was food for thought.

The golden rule is a treasure that even a small child can understand.
I thank my parents for teaching me this simple rule when I was small.

To be honest, if there were no rules or laws except for this one rule, the world would be set right. None of the other rules matter. IMO.
This is the number one rule and has to stand above everything else.

The fact it is universally known across cultures makes perfect sense to me.
Even the declaration of human rights by United Nations reflects the common desire of people everywhere to live in peace and freedom.
Wish that it was so.

ginger2778 · July 27, 2016

One of my golden rules: when people want seeds that I have, send them some. Very cheap way to make someone very happy -> me.

Gardeneer · July 27, 2016

GOLDEN RULE : Whoever has the gold , rules.

Cole_Robbie · July 27, 2016

I've always felt that people fail to understand that the effect of treating people well is that they tend to do the same to you in return. So even if a person only cares about themself and their own interests, the best way to advance those interests is to be nice to other people. It's a paradox - being selfishly unselfish.

July 26, 2016	#1
Worth1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Den of Drunken Fools Posts: 38,539	The Golden Rule The Golden Rule. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wORxYwNtUU3Yrw I am posting this here instead of the your two cents section and I dont give a hoot. The reason for this is so the folks that aren't members here can read it if they want. The world is full of hate these days and I dont want to be a part of it we need to treat people we dont know with respect and consideration. We need to threat them the way we would want to be treated. The people that come to your land need to be treated the way you would want to be treated. Most of us have less than 100 years on this earth in the body we have. Some of us believe we go on to a better life some of us think we turn to dust and that is it. It matters not to me what a person believes it is their right to do so. No one group of people hold a claim to The Golden Rule. It transcends all religions and faiths. When you go to bed tonight try to think about the good you did not the good you could have done. It doesn't have to be nor should it be money. It should be setting an example to your brothers and sisters in the community you live in. Today I made several smile because I did something for them. This is far better than making ten people frown because I was mean. What is a lifetime compared to an eternity? Worth.

July 26, 2016	#2
MissS Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pewaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 3,150	Well said! Thank you. I always do feel better myself when I make others just a little bit happier. __________________ ~ Patti ~

July 26, 2016	#5
Aerial Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: CA Posts: 410	Nice. I've encountered many beautiful souls, on TV, at work, in my neighborhood. "Kindness is a new kind of bravery, an everyday heroism to counter the general culture of cynicism." Last edited by Aerial; July 26, 2016 at 11:23 PM.

July 27, 2016	#14
Gardeneer Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: NC - zone 8a - heat zone 7 Posts: 4,918	GOLDEN RULE : Whoever has the gold , rules. __________________ Gardeneer Happy Gardening !

July 26, 2016	#3
SharonRossy Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,140	You must be watching what we are all watching. We all need to be reminded of that from time to time. This earth is for all of us to share in, like we do here at TV, not be torn apart. Thank you Worth!

July 26, 2016	#6
Nematode Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2012 Location: massachusetts Posts: 1,710	Oh boy. I think I see where this is headed. Golden Rule is good this is indisputable. Some groups only apply the Golden Rule to those that share their beliefs. This is not the golden rule, it has another name.

July 26, 2016	#7
kchd.. Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: MS Posts: 211	Taking the time to cause a complete stranger to smile, or better yet, laugh is a gift worth giving to oneself.

July 27, 2016	#10
AlittleSalt BANNED FOR LIFE Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 13,333	Our 7 year old grandchild held the door open for a man today at a fast food place. The golden rule.

July 27, 2016	#12
bower Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 6,794	It's funny, Worth - I stumbled on and read the same wiki page after reading your "dinner for one" post last holidays as that was food for thought. The golden rule is a treasure that even a small child can understand. I thank my parents for teaching me this simple rule when I was small. To be honest, if there were no rules or laws except for this one rule, the world would be set right. None of the other rules matter. IMO. This is the number one rule and has to stand above everything else. The fact it is universally known across cultures makes perfect sense to me. Even the declaration of human rights by United Nations reflects the common desire of people everywhere to live in peace and freedom. Wish that it was so.

July 27, 2016	#13
ginger2778 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Plantation, Florida zone 10 Posts: 9,283	One of my golden rules: when people want seeds that I have, send them some. Very cheap way to make someone very happy -> me.

July 27, 2016	#15
Cole_Robbie Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Illinois, zone 6 Posts: 8,407	I've always felt that people fail to understand that the effect of treating people well is that they tend to do the same to you in return. So even if a person only cares about themself and their own interests, the best way to advance those interests is to be nice to other people. It's a paradox - being selfishly unselfish.