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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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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.