Caring & Giving

Care for and respect others, no matter what their faults.

Have respect for the opinions of others as you would have them respect yours. Having respect for others is one of the best ways of earning their respect.

Loving someone should be positive. Don't let yourself be hurt because you care too much.

It is easy to get into a situation where we get hurt because we care so much about someone. This may be through an action of theirs or as a result of them being hurt.No one who loves us would want us to be hurt by what they say or do or by what happens to them. For their sake, if not your own, try not to let yourself be hurt.

Display gratuitous kindness.

Being kind has no cost though it brings us joy and helps others. We should never need a reason to be kind.

There is no room for enemies in a happy life. Make them your friends or at least stop wasting your energy on them.

Enemies are a strong negative force that are simply unnecessary. It takes two to be enemies and if you take no part then it ceases to be your problem.The reason for someone becoming an enemy is often just a misunderstanding and it is far better to clear it up than let it brood.

It is attachment, not caring too much, that causes pain.

Attachment is a desperate longing to be with someone. Being too attached will put a subtle pressure on them which may drive them away. We can care deeply for someone without being attached.If you really care about someone, give them the freedom to come and go.

Share your knowledge with others.

If you can help someone, do so. Sharing your knowledge with another will benefit you both.

Care for the world around you - It's the only one we have.

There is only one planet Earth and we can't trade it in once we have worn it out. We must think of the future and ensure that apathy or greed does not result in us not having one.

Never count the cost of giving.

Seeing the joy you create should be payment enough for any cost. Be generous and you will be rich indeed.


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