Growing up, my grandmother would tell me to always "follow the Golden Rule" and that would take me far in life. This rule states: Treat others the way you want to be treated. Okay. Fair enough...on the surface...
Fortunately, I have never been known as a "surface" kind of person, so let's dive deeper here.
The Golden Rule implies that how I want to be treated is how everyone wants to be treated. That sounds great if how I want to be treated aligns with how another feels respected, valued, seen and heard...but what if it doesn't?
What if someone wants space when I want to connect? What if a loved ones needs silence and time to process a difficult feeling and I want to talk it out? What if someone wants to be identified as a girl but they were biologically born as a male?
And these are just a few examples...
If we follow the Golden Rule in these instances, we will effectively create a cage around ourselves and others. We will squash any real chance of authentic connection or mind expansion. Our differences help us evolve and explore new ways of being alive; our unique qualities are absolutely necessary to create the tapestry of creation itself!
For me, the highest truth is love, and so, where I can show love, be love, share love, that feels in alignment for me.
So I have decided to follow the Platinum Rule, when I choose to follow any rules at all...and this rule states: treat others as they want to be treated. If someone wants space, I give it. If I need connection, I offer it to myself or receive it from those who choose the same.
We can create a better world, together, when every person is celebrated for what they bring to the symphony of life. Then we can all embody our highest potential.
Jeanette St.Germain
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