Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
Works, but it fails when you realize that different people need different things. You might want people to be blunt with you, but that may be the worst way of relating to certain kinds of folks.
So, perhaps a reversal.
Do unto others as they would have done unto themselves.
Better. Admits to the failing of a self focused metric. Only problem here is that some people foster quite a bit of ill will toward themselves, so they aren't always the most reliable stewards of their wellbeing.
It seems a corollary is in order for those who diminish their own significance.
Do unto yourself as you would have others do unto you.
Pretty good, as many who harm themselves desire good treatment from others. It of course, only works if you want people to treat you well. Those who seek abuse would be led astray.
Ahhh! Its kinda like moral chaos around here. My suggestion?
Do. Do as though there was no difference in value between yourself, others, and divine work that created it all.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
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I like this! Something I have thought about much, and I like the conclusion.
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