The Golden Rule is simple in word and sometimes difficult in action. It takes a lot of self control. Og Mandino in The Greatest Salesman in the World speaks of self control and being “a master of our emotions.” Listen to his words and his advice about how to accomplish this:

“Today I will be master of my emotions.

And how will I master my emotions so that every day is a happy day, and a productive one? I will learn this secret of the ages: Weak is he who permits his thoughts to control his actions; strong is he who forces his actions to control his thoughts. Each day, when I awaken, I will follow this plan of battle before I am captured by the forces of sadness, self-pity and failure-

If I feel depressed I will sing.
If I feel sad I will laugh.
If I feel ill I will double my labor.
If I feel fear I will plunge ahead.
If I feel inferior I will wear new garments.
If I feel uncertain I will raise my voice.
If I feel poverty I will think of wealth to come.
If I feel incompetent I will remember past success.
If I feel insignificant I will remember my goals.
Today I will be master of my emotions.”

When we can control ourselves and our thoughts, then we can focus on others needs and really live the Golden Rule. Today lets try to be masters of our emotions. Have an amazing one!

Life’s Golden Rule
Editorial Staff