The Golden Rule

"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." I feel that I have heard this phrase a thousand times from the time I was very young but it hasn't been until now that I have really begun to understand what that truly means. I believe that it means when we speak, and act, we would never say anyway that we would want someone to do to us. Would we be comfortable if someone was pointing out all of our faults or weaknesses but those exact things seem to be the topic of so many conversations! I find myself so easily discussing what others need to work on rather than focusing on my own weaknesses that I need to work on myself! The Savior gave his own golden rule, "Love thy neighbor as thyself." He was the perfect example of loving those around us in his everyday life! He was kind to those who needed help. He forgave those who had faulted him, even up to the end. Sometimes I think that it can be hard to compare with the Savior because he was perfect but he still provided the way to go! No one is perfect! With that in mind, patience is required when we associate with others, whether it be in our families, workplaces, or school. When the subject turns to someone who may be struggling, remember that they are on the same path as you! Instead of tearing down, build them up! I love the quote by Eleanor Roosevelt, "Small minds talk about people, Medium minds talk about things, Great minds talk about ideas." There are so many good ideas to talk about, when the topic turns to people have the strength to change the subject! "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you! Say unto others as you would have them say unto you! Be unto others as you would have them be unto you!" If we all lived by the Golden Rule, families would stay together! Hearts wouldn't be broken and feelings wouldn't be hurt! I know that living by the Golden Rule will bring happiness! It will give a strength of character that can be found no where else! My heart breaks because this world is falling to pieces but the solution is clear, just follow the Golden Rule! We have the prefect example and the way to follow! I know that Savior loves us! Let us each love others with that same love and remember that we all in this together! Let us be patient with those around us!!