It Pays To Be Polite

one family

one world

a smile

I often wonder - why is there so much rudeness in the world? Why are we so eager to insult others? The world seems to be flooded with hate.

I think this is a real shame. It is a shame because good manners cost nothing. They are free for the taking anytime we want. Unlike most things in this world, politeness is a gift that even the poorest person can take advantage of. Why deny yourself such a beautiful gift? Embrace it and make it your own.

Not only is politeness free, but it also offers many benefits to the daily practitioner. One of the most important is the respect and admiration of others. It is the law of reflection: what you send out to others will be returned to you. If you send out hate, you will receive hate. If you send out love, you will receive love. And so it is with all the other emotions.

If you want to master yourself and find happiness, you must begin with yourself. Conquer negativity by thinking positively. Then send out your positivity to others with kindness and politeness. You will soon notice the law of reflection at work: others will reciprocate your feelings and send you kindness as well.

Let us make this world a better place by removing the hate that infests this world. Try your best every day to be polite to everyone you meet - both on and off the internet. You will soon notice it truly does pay to be polite.

The Eye Of The Beholder

Hindustan

the painted peacock

spreads his fan

Ah, the wonders of nature! It is a marvel how beautiful the world can be. Take the peacock for example: when it spreads its fan, it shows off a wonderful display of colors that dazzle the eye.

But is everything beautiful that meets our eye? Can not things be just as beautiful on the inside? While we should admire external beauty, we should not disdain beauty that comes from within. A beautiful heart is much more of a treasure than a pretty face. For it is something that is near and dear to us--that will not fade with time.

Learn to value inner beauty. Do not judge people by their appearance but rather their actions to you. Be a peacock that spreads its fan from within.

Sweet Sun

Sitting on the grass on a fine May morning, I look up into the sky. And I see the sun rising through the clouds in a glorious burst of light. My eyes shine when I feel this warmth on my body, and a thought races through my mind:

When the sweet sun rises from slumber,

Her tender touch lights the land

In waves of warmth that waken dreamers

From the deep darkness of dreary night.

When the sun smiles and comforts her children,

All the animals gather in groups:

Tiger and turtle, frog and falcon,

Side by side on the soft grass.

Then the law of life lingers in their hearts:

Brothers and sisters of one symphony,

Drawn together by the dance of Truth,

Holding hands as they stare at the sun.