I'd forgotten about The Golden Rule until recently. This vintage golden "ad" ruler for a button company was tucked away in a kitchen drawer. I remember a small golden ruler I got in Sunday school class, inscribed: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Recently, angel thoughts about The Golden Rule had been coming up so finding the old ruler was timely. Our world is becoming more discordant, and rude, lacking courtesy and civility toward one another.
Jesus put it simply: "Do to others as you would like them to do to you." (Luke 6:31)
A simple rule, easy to memorize, but a hard standard to measure up to in our what-about-me world. It's not about being perfect, but willing to set a golden standard for living your life. No matter where you are, or what you're doing, every conversation makes a difference. Bringing more light to the world, or adding to the darkness. What if we were to pause and silently reflect on how I might feel if someone treated me this way? And, then respond accordingly.
I know I don't always measure up in living the Golden Rule. It's very humbling, and sometimes impossible to remain quiet when my ego is about to explode and fly off the handle. Patience and inner strength is needed to still be kind when you're feeling misunderstood or mistreated or excluded. But those are the moments when grace can shine through...with the help of the Holy Spirit and the angels.
Every interaction brings an opportunity to build a bridge to higher ground. Maybe today someone will frustrate you. You may feel overlooked and forgotten, but that's the moment of choice to return to the heart of the Golden Rule and put it into practice. To live it. Just imagine, what a different world this would be if everyone practiced The Golden Rule. It would answer most, if not all, of the world's problems.
The angels encourage us to pray for divine help to practice The Golden Rule as the day begins. We can ask for wisdom to remain silent when it is not necessary to speak. To have grace, by letting our words bring healing and not harm. God is Love. And, so are you.
Love and peaceful blessings,
Rae Karen
