“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.” -- Matthew 7:7-12 KJV [from The Sermon on the Mount]
Culturally literate humans, regardless of their race, religion, sex, or political persuasion, will be familiar with that classic axiom often referred to as “the golden rule.”
Another well known phrase is “You scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours.”
Many interpret the former as a proactive approach to human relations while the latter is clearly a response to the actions of others.
A blogger friend of mine complained recently about a conspicuous absence of comments on their posts. I said, “You saw the movie, Chicago, didn’t you? Remember that great song by Queen Latifah? You want more comments, make more yourself -- and comment on the work of fellow bloggers first.”
So what’s the one conclusion I can bring this blog piece to?
When you’re good to others,
They’ll be good to you!
Culturally literate humans, regardless of their race, religion, sex, or political persuasion, will be familiar with that classic axiom often referred to as “the golden rule.”
Another well known phrase is “You scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours.”
Many interpret the former as a proactive approach to human relations while the latter is clearly a response to the actions of others.
A blogger friend of mine complained recently about a conspicuous absence of comments on their posts. I said, “You saw the movie, Chicago, didn’t you? Remember that great song by Queen Latifah? You want more comments, make more yourself -- and comment on the work of fellow bloggers first.”
So what’s the one conclusion I can bring this blog piece to?
When you’re good to others,
They’ll be good to you!
Thanks Stephen.
ReplyDeleteI placed a comment, actually, two, here:
http://venturegalleries.com/blog/when-you-cant-find-a-way-to-give-thanks-think-of-eva-cassidy/
I'm all over reciprocity as soon as I learn to spell it the same way twice.
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