It’s a fact that we are all more alike than we are different. In effect this means that the more a person understands and admires traits and talents within himself or herself, the more this person is likely to understand and admire about the rest of humanity. This article explores ways to ensure the greatest amount of harmony between you and the other human beings inhabiting planet Earth...
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- 1Every time you encounter another person, recognize that a major percentage of each person is exactly identical to you. In turn, appreciate the diversity that comes from the minor percentage of variation.You are a unique configuration of our common human nature. Use reason and good intentions to exercise the will to live, the will to pleasure, the will to superiority, the will to connect and the will to identity, which are all core strivings of people the world over.
Every time you encounter another person, recognize that a major percentage of each person is exactly identical to you. - 2
Shape the future together
Recognize the common nature that each person has to pursue personal preservation, personal growth, and personal enjoyment. Seek to honor this nature in you in harmony with your surroundings. Have a vision for your life and for humanity. Work toward “the greatest good for the greatest number of people.”- Think about what goal you want to achieve, what dream you want to realize, what destiny you want to pursue, what plan you want to execute, what mission you want to accomplish and dig deep and enlist the support and encouragement of others to shape the future for the better.
- 3Recognize that each human being is potentially an asset to humanity. A perceived or actual lack of resources may make another person appear as somewhat of a threat, because he or she would add to the likelihood of some type of shortage arising, but you should realize that most human beings have the capacity to add something of value to the world to a greater extent than he or she depletes its things of value, and keep in mind that we inhabit a very wealthy planet.
Recognize that each human being is potentially an asset to humanity. - 4Recognize the unique contribution that each person is able to make to the ongoing cause of human progress through imagination and hard work. Don’t be overly concerned with another person’s religious or political affiliations but instead ask of the people you meet: Are you making the most of your life? When you look in the mirror, do you like what you see? Can you see yourself in another person and treat the other accordingly? When you lie in bed at night, are you happy with how you spent your day? When you awaken in the morning, are you hungry for higher heights? And for yourself, make the most of your time to live.
Recognize the unique contribution that each person is able to make to the ongoing cause of human progress through imagination and hard work. - 5Appreciate your natural desire to look good and to perform well. There is much pleasure that can be derived from having an audience, as well as the pleasure that can be derived from being an audience as you enjoy the appearance and performance of other people. The dignity of human beings relentlessly prompts us to carry ourselves in a certain esteemed way. We can bring out the best in each other as a testament to the heights that humanity can ascend to. The unbelievable opportunity to live should be celebrated and maximized to the fullest possible extent by the many facets of the one diamond of human nature because this is who we are. This reality deserves unapologetic expression.
- 6Recognize that you are able to be useful to others, and that others are able to be useful to you. It is completely unreasonable for any person to expect to get something for nothing in any relationship. Keep in mind however that sometimes there is no harm in extending assistance to another person simply because you can and that such a gesture could even be a source of personal fulfillment. Indeed, not expecting reciprocation is a large part of the success of giving because your giving then becomes unconditional. You will find most people will reciprocate anyway, especially when you share of yourself with good intent.
- 7Recognize that we are all on this planet together. We all stand to gain more by working together and with each other rather than working against each other. It has been said by Native Americans that “no tree has branches so foolish as to fight amongst themselves.” Humanity faces many unavoidable challenges that require our best defense without us creating additional unnecessary problems between ourselves. Love is the greatest catalyst of harmony and it always uplifts. As there is always a shortage of enough love, be giving of it always, especially in those times it feels hardest.
Recognize that we are all on this planet together.
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- Realize that if you are at peace with yourself, then it is easier for you to be at peace with others.
- Recognize the abundant potential that exists for us to all be adequately sustained through cooperation and an intelligent management of our resources.
- No matter who you encounter, always keep in mind that the similarities which you share with any person far outweigh the differences.
- Compete constructively and try to resolve conflicts with patience, tolerance and communication.
- Try your best to cultivate mutually beneficial or win-win arrangements in relationships.
- Realize that what goes around tends to come around. Send out positive, constructive, and caring actions and words so that the same are returned to you.
- Seek to enjoy life and seek to allow others to do the same.
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- Violence is sometimes necessary to protect oneself; that doesn't mean it's a regular way of life or normal and we should still strive to live in harmony.
- It is all right to perceive threatening possibilities in others; do a "reality check" to ensure that the object of your fear is real, then act accordingly.
- The chain of humanity is only as strong as its weakest link.
- Avoid people who hate you categorically for your race, gender, religion, ethnic background, social class unless you have the emotional resources to befriend them and help erode their bigotry. It's not easy and it's counterproductive to spend time with them when you're not at your best and most self controlled. It doesn't matter why they hate you, the reasons for bigotry are social and cultural, the only cure is education and breaking down the idea of bigotry in itself.
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