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Don’t Be a Dick
Every great spiritual leader had the same, super-basic message.
It doesn’t matter what religion you ascribe to, if any. Every major religious/spiritual leader and guru says the same thing.
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” — Jesus Christ
“Be kind, for whenever kindness becomes part of something, it beautifies it. Whenever it is taken from something, it leaves it tarnished.” — Prophet Muhammad
“Love one another and help others to rise to the higher levels, simply by pouring out love. Love is infectious and the greatest healing energy.” — Sai Baba
“To be kind is more important than to be right. Many times what people need is not a brilliant mind that speaks but a special heart that listens.” — Buddha
All of these have exactly the same message. Be kind. Love one another. Or, not to put too fine a point on it — Don’t be a dick.
