Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Dad's Wisdom: Think of Others

“Treat people the way YOU want to be treated.”

My dad stuck to his belief about how to treat other people as long as I can remember. It was like steel melted to steel. Solid.

This is one of the best homemade wisdoms he taught me. It’ll make your day. Make you smile.  Remember this and God will surely bless you.

People are a vital part of life.



At least two people are present when you're born:  YOU and your mother who God chose for your life. We can't even die without people to bury us. People provide food and drink and clothing; handle your money, house, car, your health, income…


People make you laugh, cry; feel safe and afraid; protect you or attack you. People give you the happiest moments in your life: Others, not so much.

My dad’s wisdom is to think about the people around you. The good, loving caring people. The ones who frighten you and the ones who wrong you. You simply can't get away from people.

Never overlook that one very important person in your life.

That person guides everything you do, everyone you meet, everything you say; whether you are happy or not. That person is YOU.

My father never judged people, yet he said so much about how to treat people.

“Treat people the way YOU want to be treated.” Do good deeds, say nice things, be the person you wish everyone else would be. Sooner or later, your example spreads and blossoms. It may not be right away, but it does happen. Good behavior, kindness and caring are catchy.

Don't be critical of people. Accept people for who they are. Remember, people have feelings and failings. So do you.

No one is perfect, and not everyone feels the same way you feel. Even good people don’t act good all the time. That applies to you, too.

Good people may have little quirks that annoy you. You have quirks.

Maybe some people don’t have time to wrap your birthday gift. Are you thankful for the gift or the gift wrapping?

A. People might feel neglected, unloved, lonely, discouraged, hopeless, pressured by this or that. Do you ever feel that way?

B. People sometimes act out about something, when, in reality, they're really upset about something else. That applies to you, too.

My dad wanted me to accept people. Yes, that helped me accept my mother.

I hope my Dad’s Wisdom of “Think of Others" helps you, like it helps me.

You would have liked my dad. He would have made you feel as though you were the most important person he's ever met.

I know he would have liked you. Have a wonderful day. Give someone your smile today.