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Reminder In Implementing The Golden Rule

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While we were learning about the golden rule, I discovered that it is not as simple to understand as it appears. It is more than just a slogan or a set of principles adhered to by several religions. Because of the various interpretations, it has become more difficult to examine. However, after further research and study, I've discovered that the rule does not encompass all of the principles, and in fact, it may cost even more conflict if we are going to apply it in every aspect of our lives.

The principle of being pleasant to others should be familiar to everyone. Following the Golden Rule is a simple concept, yet it is a challenging effort for anyone to put into practice. It's not about "killing them softly" or "keeping your enemies close." Even this vengeance mentality isn't the end of it. It's about love, and there's no expectation of reward, retribution, or acknowledgment. To love one's opponent, one must have discipline, patience, and strength. On every continent, I believe, generosity is contagious. I think that little gestures of love may change the world. I believe in the Golden Rule, and I believe that important religious leaders have preached it for decades.

But most importantly, I believe in people's moral sense. I believe that kindness has always been in all of us, and that we do not require regulations in order to act on it.

Written by: Nymfa Cielo Badua

Personal Perception or Experience about Golden Rule

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The golden rule says that "In everything, do to others what you would have them do to you." When I was a child, my parents taught me to be good to others so that they will do the same to me. Therefore, I am always good to others. If they need my help, I always try the best that I can do to help them. And even if some people do something bad to me, I always try to be good to them and just pray for their souls. So if I need help even though I didn't ask, there are some people who are willing to help me, and they are always by my side. And if a person did something good to me, I repay all their good deeds and also appreciate the efforts of other people. In this way, we must be good to other people because we never know what they are going through in their life.

Written by: Leonaly Susaya

Personal Perception/ Experience about Golden Rule

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The Golden Rule is a simple concept yet, putting it into practice is a difficult undertaking for everyone. In the journey of our life, it is inevitable to be hurt by someone and at the same time hurt others. Sometimes we feel negative feelings because of others, and sometimes we may disappoint others with our words and actions. I, as a person, admit that I commit mistakes, but still, every day I do my best to always do positive things to others instead of bad ones. Therefore, I have thought that instead of saying that the Golden Rule is a “rule,” I think it is better to call it a “guide.” We cannot always apply and use the Golden Rule even if it is called a rule since we still have our own decisions and choices in life. However, at the end of the day, the important thing is how happy, contented, and confident we are that we made good actions and the right decisions. Despite that, we commit mistakes and wrong actions sometimes, but what matters is we still didn’t forget to forgive ourselves and others. Moreover, in order for us to live with the golden rule, we must do our best to always choose to be kind and be a blessing to everyone.

Written by: Irish Jane Sotto

Personal Perception or Experience about Golden Rule

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The golden rule is one of the most famous and essential lessons that were taught to us as a child, but as I grew up, I did not pay much attention to this so-called golden rule, and I do not mind whether I was able to follow it or not. Now that I am studying it in the subject Ethics and it became the topic of our report, I realized that I have been doing it for so long. I think I started doing it when I began to have my own perception of things that I can already decide for myself and got to have various experiences in my life. It is just that I did not realize it before since I do not care about it because all I care about is that as much as possible, I should not do bad things or anything that could cause harm to others.

Ever since I was a child, I was very conscious about myself and all of the things that I do either for myself or others, and I think that maybe part of it was the reason I became empathetic as a person. Being the empathic person that I am, I tend to apply the golden rule in my life in a way that I usually put myself in the shoes of others first, before doing anything or deciding on how I should act towards them. Also, as I write this, I realized that I apply the teachings of the golden rule in its three forms which are the positive or directive form (Golden Rule), negative or prohibitive form (Silver Rule), and empathic or responsive form (Bronze Rule). As I have mentioned, I am an empathic person who puts oneself in the shoes of others before doing anything towards them, which indicates the bronze rule. For the silver rule, there are instances wherein I experienced something that made me feel uncomfortable or something that I think one should not do to others, and since I experienced it first hand, as much as possible, I would not want to do it to others because I simply, do not want to experience it myself. And if there is something that makes me feel good that it makes me happy to be treated in that particular way, I would also like to do it to others if given a chance which indicates the positive form of the golden rule. Although I want to treat others in the ways that I want to be treated myself, I know that I should be careful and should not do it all the time because I am aware of the criticism of the golden rule wherein there may be cases in which other people might want or might not want me to treat them in a way that I want or I do not want to be treated myself.

All of these forms of the golden rule are essential in guiding us to a righteous life, but in order to avoid conflicts and issues, the best thing to do is to follow the platinum rule wherein one should treat others in ways that they want to be treated themselves, and most importantly, respect and be kind to others.

Written by: Shaira Marie Serdeña

Personal Perception or Experience about Golden Rule

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The golden rule made my life more exciting, thinking of respecting people; I always think, "I do not want to experience it badly so, I should not". It is always a matter of respect to me. If you respect me, then I will respect you too. I do not usually let my guard down so; when someone tells me negative things. I ask myself first if: is it okay to let it pass or be brave then give back the things that I heard? If it’s not worth it, then it’s not worth it.

In my experience, when I was in grade 2, I was bullied by my classmates. They made fun of me because, in grade 1, I was in the last section. The kids around my age told me I do not deserve to be in that section because I was stupid. All I could do at that time was cry and tell my teacher about it, but the teacher also bullied me. I could not bring myself to say that to my family. In the end, did I torment them too? I did not because I do not want them to experience the same trauma I got when I was a kid. Instead, I played along with them and waited for the school year to end.

The golden rule is not always about treating others the way they treated you. It is about knowing first the treatment they wanted to get. In my case, I realized the behavior they wanted from me is not friendship but merely entertainment so that they can watch her cry and sulk in her seat. Anyway, as I grew older, I realized that I do not regret treating them that way, the platinum rule of the golden regulation that I followed that time, thank you.

Written by: Mykel Angela Rosales

Personal Perception or Experience about the Golden Rule

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12 Guides on How We Can Live by the Golden Rule (PART 4)

10. Make a difference. Gandhi famously advised us to "be the change" in the world. We often associate the quote with major shifts in society, such as poverty, racism, and violence. Sure, it applies to certain situations... However, it also applies on a much smaller scale: to all interpersonal relationships. Do you want people to be more compassionate and kinder to one another? Then begin with yourself. Even if the world doesn't change, you've changed.

11. Take note of how you feel as a result of it. Pay attention to how your actions affect others, particularly when you begin to treat people with kindness, compassion, respect, trust, and love. However, take note of the changes in yourself. Do you think you've improved your self-esteem? Happier? Is it more secure? Now that you trust yourself, are you more willing to trust others? These changes occur slowly and in modest increments, but they are visible if you pay attention.

12. Enjoy some peace and be quiet. Make it a point to take at least 10 minutes every day to reflect on your actions during the day. You're losing sight of what matters most if you're involved in too many activities, taking on too much, or wasting time on unimportant and time-consuming initiatives and jobs. Say a prayer and consider how you can improve your day.

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12 Guides on How We Can Live by the Golden Rule (PART 3)

7. Put an end to the criticism. Whether it's people we know or people we see on TV, we all have a tendency to criticize others. However, consider if you would want to be chastised in that person's shoes. Almost always, the answer is "no." So, hold off on your criticism and instead focus on how to engage well with others. Whether it's people we know or people we see on TV, we all have a tendency to criticize others. However, consider if you would want to be chastised in that person's shoes. Almost always, the answer is "no." Therefore, hold off on your criticism and instead focus on how to engage well with others.

8. Don't attempt to force your will on others. It's also uncommon for someone to want to be ruled over. This is challenging, especially if we have been trained to dominate others. However, if you feel compelled to exert control, imagine yourself in that person's shoes. Isn't it true that you want independence, autonomy, and trust? Then give it to someone else.

9. Rise above the threat of reprisal. When we are treated badly, we have a tendency to retaliate. It is entirely normal, but that urge must be resisted. The Golden Rule has nothing to do with retaliation. It's about how you treat others, regardless of how they treat you. Is this a sign that you should be a doormat? No, you must express your rights, but you must do so in such a way that you still treat others well and do not retaliate, simply because they have treated you badly. Remember Jesus' good (but tough) advice: "Turn the other cheek."

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12 Guides on How We Can Live by the Golden Rule (PART 2)

4. Be helpful. This is most likely one of our society's flaws. Sure, there are many people who go above and above to help others, and I admire them. However, there is a common propensity to keep to oneself and ignore other people's concerns. Don't ignore other people's problems and needs. Even before you're asked, look for ways to assist.

5. Pay attention to what others are saying. Another flaw is that we all want to communicate, but only a small percentage of us want to listen. Nonetheless, we all want to be heard. So, rather than waiting your turn to speak, take the time to truly listen to someone else. It'll also go a long way toward assisting you in comprehending people.

6. Conquer prejudice. We all have prejudices, whether they be based on skin color, attractiveness, height, age, or gender. I suppose it is just human nature. However, strive to perceive each person as a unique human being with unique wants and aspirations. And, despite your differences, try to see the similarities between you and that individual.

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12 Guides on How We Can Live by the Golden Rule (PART 1)

1. Empathy should be practiced. Make it a practice to try to put yourself in someone else's shoes. It might be anyone. People you meet on the street, loved ones, coworkers. To the best of your ability, try to comprehend what it's like to be them, what they're going through, and why they do what they do.

2. Compassion is something that you should practice. Learn to want to end someone else's misery once you can understand and feel what they're going through. And, if you're able, do something small to help them.

3. Be polite. When in doubt, use this advice. Being friendly to others is typically a safe bet. Of course, there will be occasions when others do not want you to be friendly to them, and you should be aware of this. You should also be friendly, but only to the extent that it is suitable. But, after all, who doesn't want to be welcomed and wanted?

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The golden rule is an important philosophical principle that has been formulated in various ways by many different groups throughout history. One of which is from the Bible, which says, "as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them" (Luke 6:31).

So, why doesn't it appear like anyone is paying attention to it? Perhaps this is because so much of the world appears to be centered on feeding oneself first: What am I getting out of it? How may I benefit from following the Golden Rule? At first glance, that appears to be a reasonable question. Is this, however, the Golden Rule's essence? Let's take another look at it: "Here's a quick rule of thumb: Ask yourself what you want people to do for you, then take the initiative and do it for them." (Matthew 7:12, The Message)

The Golden Rule is a call to take prompt and positive action in order to assist others. We "take the initiative" to "do," and if we want to see the Golden Rule reflected more in our daily lives and in the globe, we must answer the call! How can we live by the golden rule and use it in diverse situations now that we have all of this information?

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The Golden Rule

When talking about important lessons in life, we often hear about the golden rule, but what exactly is it?

The Golden Rule, also known as ethics of reciprocity, is one of the most important concepts for getting along with others. It assists you in relating to others and provides you with an immediate behavioral direction. The Golden Rule states that you should treat others as you would want to be treated, this life philosophy is included in many religions because it provides a basic approach to how to interact with people.