Truthful Humanity

This article is something very personal and yet very universal in a sense that it is a constant thing in all walks of life in this unpredictable world.

I've been thinking on what is really  truthful humanity. The phrase itself is such a big word, that you can’t even think of a concrete answer in an instant if you were asked ‘what is truthful humanity’. Agree? However, as I think harder, the real essence of truthful humanity is that, it is very simple. No matter how big the word these words are, it will still boil down to the one and only rule for mankind, (if you will ask me) The Golden Rule. What is the Golden Rule? It states that “One should treat others as one would like others to treat oneself.”

Very simple right? Yet very hard to follow. In life, everything will run as smooth as silk if we follow the basic rules. We will never go wrong if we follow the Golden Rule. The moment that we realize all the things that had happened in our lives turned to crap, I’m sure that regrets will bombard you as hell. If only that you have done it the right way. But I guess it is never too late. As long as we live, we are still on the clock. All we have to do is think of the things that could have saved our relationships, might have make4 us graduate on time, or might have made us better persons. I am certain that each of us has heart that only needs to be pushed a little.

The Golden Rule is an example that will make us humane. Really humane. If we are humane, we might get the chance to know what the real meaning of humanity is. I have pointers here that I think could help you be humane enough to fulfill your role of exercising truthful humanity.

1st Rule, Don’t ever forget the Magic Words.

               Learning to say thank Pleas and Thank you won’t hurt you. Regardless of how little or how big your favor is, just say it.  Even in the restaurants, to waiters, when they take your order, or for asking a glass of water. You might say that they are getting paid to that but hey, if you are their shoes, how would you feel if someone asks something from you and then turns their back after getting what they want, how would it feel like? It’s not good right?

Especially the people who are doing favors for you without asking for anything in return, a simple thank you could really make their day. Be generous enough to say these magic words for it is one way of showing them that you care.

2nd Rule, Count and Share your Blessings.

                Every morning as you wake up, thank God for the day that He has given unto you. Every day is new beginning, a new day to start to be better than you are yesterday. Keep in mind that you have the blessing that someone in the other part of the world doesn’t have.  Think of simple ways on how you can share this to those within your reach. Giving your old pairs of pants to a friend who you know does not have that much is something right? By just showing a simple kind of kindness to your neighbor is something that would make you smile at night when you go to bed. You would tell yourself that, you have done something good in a day.

3rd Rule, Respect, even the unrespectable.

                Respect the gift of life, respect the people around you, and respect those who may seem 

unrespectable. Always bear in mind that we are all creations of God, so therefore, it is our obligation to respect one another even if others are not, cannot, and will not. No matter whatever walk of life they come from, treat them fairly. Never give biased judgment based on what your naked eyes can see. “As far as possible without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.” This is a line from my favorite poem, Desiderata. It is not being plastic or hypocrite. It is just that you are an educated person, you are loved, you are ought to love no matter what happens. It is just being diplomatic.

               

These three rules that I have given you are but a fraction of what we are really capable of meeting what the role of a human who exercises truthful humanity. However, these words that I have written here are all fruits of my pragmatic knowledge on how people should in accordance to what the society require us. If we just follow the very basic rule as I have said earlier, The Golden Rule, will certainly make us live harmoniously as possible with others as what we are ought to.

                Peace, love and harmony. This is what my best friend always says. And I guess this what truthful humanity is all about.