Hello My Friend!

I just had a familiar conversation with someone and it got back to a familiar refrain: “but who is to say what is right, I mean really, it is all relative you know.”

That is truly sad! It’s that perspective that has us not coming together on one accord, to meet the challenges we face in our world (in families, organizations, local and international affairs) today. Yes, we each have our unique perspective on the world; yes, from where we each stand the world looks (and feels) different and yes, indeed, we have become a land of opinions!

But really…there are SOME things in the world that are not debatable and, that are in fact universal. When you decide for yourself – based on what you KNOW is right and not the reigning popular opinions – which of these you will stand up (and take action) for, our world will be (in) a better place.

So many people say “I want to make the world a better place” but don’t really convert that desire into focused intention and action. Instead we hide behind this idea that what’s right here (for me) is not right there (for others) “so how can I really take a position much less, action?” If we become clear on what is right and universal – right for ALL human beings, we will accept our shared humanity and the universal principles that bind us. Maybe then commitment and action will follow.

These 12 are useless unless we turn each into a mindset and of course, daily action. So as you view, think of ways you can actualize each, making them a part of your daily choices and activities.

Regardless of differing or popular opinions, these 12 principles/calls to action will guide my life: