Getting Along

Do not seek so much to be consoled, as to console;

Do not seek so much to be understood, as to understand;

Do not seek so much to be loved as to love,

Make promises sparingly and keep them faithfully.

Avoid talking negative things, gossip, and listening a gossip.

Before we say anything to anyone, ask our self 3 things:

• Is it true?
• Is it kind?
• Is it necessary?
  

Don’t miss the opportunity to compliment or say something

encouraging to someone.

Have a forgiving view of people. Believe that most people are doing the best they can.

Keep an open mind; discuss, but don't argue. (It is possible to disagree without being disagreeable.)

Forget about counting to 10. Count to 1,000 before doing
or saying anything that could make matters worse.

Let your virtues speak for themselves.

If someone criticizes you, see if there is any TRUTH to what
he is saying; if so, make changes.

If there is no truth to the criticism, ignore it and live so that no one will believe the negative remark.

Cultivate your sense of humour; laughter is the shortest
distance between two people.

Heartsong