Universal Love

I have MANY, many DREAMS.

The most important thing I’m working on is kindness. KINDNESS to ALL. Compassion, Understanding, Non-Judgmental Support… for ANYONE who’s path I cross.

FAMILY

This should be the easiest category of persons to practice unconditional kindness to. Unfortunately, for many of us, not so much. However, in order to make a difference and “Break the Cycles” we must lead by example and bring our family members closer to us, and also closer to each other.

Family dinners, celebrations, outings together.. are important to nurture and maintain bonds. The youngsters should all grow up together to ensure that every single family member has the proverbial village to turn to in times of need, even after they are grown.

This, of course, has too often become an outdated ideology in our current society. There are ways to influence and encourage traditional morals and family values back into your clan.

<<<< Even when you may think you need a village to raise your child, you may be wrong! A well-rounded individual requires the influences of a variety of personality types and distinctive behaviors. If you only see a limited way of life, it's difficult to see outside of that proverbial box. >>>>>

1. Always love unconditionally. Love is endless, even if it must be tough love at times. There will be disagreements, feuds, and all-out conflicts. In spite of troubles, always forgive your loved ones, and try to learn and grow as we endure these situations.
2. Never gossip about others; discourage gossiping from others by not engaging, it remaining impartial
3. Lift each other up during hard times. Whomever is doing well should pay it forward; if someone is suffering depression, substance abuse, etc. take turns checking in on them. When a relatives kids are in need everyone takes an interest.
4. Take time and put forth effort to stay connected, building lifelong bonds.

COLLEAGUES/CO-WORKERS

We cannot deny the fact that our jobs consume quite a lot of our time. The people we work with often see us more than our family members. This is unavoidable, and unfortunately we can have huge struggles daily because of poor relations with these individuals. There are a few things that you can put into practice, which can enable you to find ways to make less friction among the workplace.

1. Everyone IS NOT your friend. Admittedly, this is hard to remember sometimes, and even harder to correct once you've made the mistake of trusting someone that you shouldn't have, a little too much. However, you should be cordial and friendly with everyone.
2. You don't have to agree with, or even like your co-workers. Civility and mutual respect can go a long way towards making your days easier.
3. Kindness, Patience, and Compassion should be shown to this group of persons in your life as well!

STRANGERS

How you treat others contributes to who you are, and how you feel about yourself and your life. If you are rude, disrespectful, and/or mean to others it's going to impact your entire existence. Being hateful doesn't make you FEEL GOOD;

Rudeness doesn't make others act kind towards you, but instead causes them to treat you rudely back. Developing a few simple habits when it comes to interactions with the public can affect the kind of day you have.

1. SMILE! Smiling is contagious and it feels great.
2. Compliment Freely. Genuine Compliments only, of course.
3. Be helpful and courteous. C'mon.. chivalry is NOT dead. Nice guys don't finish last: everyone loves them!
4. Do the RIGHT THING. Report unsafe situations, get involved when you witness bullying, etc.

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“The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.”

~BOB MARLEY