May 2, 2016
I wrote this to myself many years ago. I keep on my laptop so I will never forget what I want to live by.
-
I do not raise my voice, and no one raises their voice at me.
-
When I get angry, I force myself to shut up, and take 10 minutes to analyze the situation. In most cases I will discover that I either misunderstood, or that I was wrong. If I am right, self humor usually takes care of things.
-
I will always ask for forgiveness if I hurt someone, whether intentionally or not, also from small children and also many years later.
-
I don't lie. The truth is always less painful (and a lie is always revealed).
-
I don't hold grudge -forgetfulness is a wonderful thing.
-
I'll never stop learning. From every human being I learn something new - especially from students and colleagues.
-
Can't tolerate harming people in general, and the weak in particular.
-
To refresh my "collection of smiles," I try to help everyone I can - even strangers and in every possible way.
-
I respect and appreciate hard working professionals who take their work seriously. They usually become close friends.
-
We all want to be accepted and loved, but one can't please everyone, and that's fine. Between us, the difference between respect and love is merely semantics.
Judith Zer Aviv