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 War Of Words

screaming

in the house

molten lava

Words are a mighty weapon. They can inspire others and create works of literature. They can bond people together with the power of prayer. They can bring peace to troubled nations and people. Words can do all of this if used in a positive way.

But words can also hurt. Words are like a dagger thrust into your heart - the chill of the blade leaves you haunted and hopeless. It can scar you for life - a casualty in the war of words. 

As people, we must do our best to respect the dignity of others. Instead of being rude and hurling insults whenever we please, we should step back and ask ourselves: how would we feel if someone hurled lava at us? Would not the sting of it leave us battered and bruised with emotional wounds?

Kindness is not difficult. All it takes is a little sympathy and compassion. Use both of these traits whenever you deal with others. And above all, watch your words. For it is a bomb that can destroy friends and family. Use your words with care, and not only will you be loved and admired, but you will be the victor in the war of words.

Beautiful Bumblebee

under the sky

a field of flowers

one bumblebee

We live in a world of flowers. There are so many different colors, sizes, and shapes. This wonderful diversity applies to life in general. Diversity is what makes the world so rich and interesting. Different ideas, different customs, different lands, all add to a wonderful way of looking at the world. The world is a better place because of this.

The bumblebee represents the power of the individual. We may live in a "field of flowers" under the sky, but our voices and opinions matter too. Every one of us is unique, with special gifts: some may be athletic, some may be good at mathematics, some may be endowed with musical talent. Whatever that gift is, it is important to discover and cultivate it. Throughout all the ages of humanity, no one will ever again see the world exactly as you do. You are unique, a diamond among rocks.

Learn to appreciate yourself as a person. Your voice and actions matter, and will give your life a sense of purpose and satisfaction. Do not be afraid to be a bumblebee among the flowers. Fly high. 

The Power Of Writing

Sitting out in the sun, I dreamed of people and places far in the past. I thought of the rise and fall of civilizations and the great advances in science and technology. How the arts and music have enriched the lives of people all over the world. The immense achievements of humanity since the rise of Sumer are astounding and a credit to the originality of human thought. It is this thought and a system of recorded writing that has enabled us to learn from our predecessors. Instead of our wisest people losing the information they have gleaned over a lifetime, their recorded thoughts live on and enrich the lives of future generations. We owe a great debt to the invention of writing. It is one of the finest achievements of the human race.

Summerian

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