“To be kind to all, to like many and love a few, to be needed and wanted by those we love, is certainly the nearest we can come to happiness.”
I have always tried to live by the Golden Rule. Ā I thought about this when viewing this beautiful editorial of Julia Banas & Lea Julian for US Harper’s Bazaar September 2018. Ā It’s an homage to the upcoming “Mary, Queen of Scots” movie and made me curious about the titular character. Ā She is most famous for her (attempted) power grab from Queen Elizabeth I. But she also at least acknowledged the Golden Rule. Ā I treat everyone how I wish to be treated. Ā So that means holding a door for someone right behind me. It can also mean giving someone a simple smile or greeting, Ā It also means trying to keep my normally reactive instincts at bay and trying to treat others with kindness and patience. Ā Admittedly, I’m not always successful. Ā But I think about my behaviors more and more since I’ve had kids. Ā I want them not only to live the Golden Rule and treat others how they would like to be treated, Ā I also want them to be kind and loving to their friends and family. This is especially true here where we have no immediate family. In turn, I hope that they will find good friends who will need and love them as well.
Have a lovely week!
Stunning editorials, but as usual, I enjoy your thoughts shared with us more. I’ve recently started this little thing of my own – try to do at least one good thing to others. It’s surprisingly hard but feels amazing if I get to do it. š
Oh thank you Lena! I don’t usually share too much, but it’s nice to hear that someone is enjoying them! I really like how you’re doing at least one good thing to others. That’s something I should certainly try!
I saw the trailer for the āMary, Queen of Scots movie recently. IT looks amazing! I try to treat people how I would like to be treated but if they’re just plain nasty then I move on.