Values We Live By - Page 2

RockofFox · 2 Weeks Ago

I just try to help others as much as I can, even small things like saying thanks to a bus driver or something like that can make someones day.
Remember that life can be a tough gig for a lot of people, so when you get pissed off at someone, you generally have no idea whats going on in their life.
The fact is that something like 1 in 4 people suffer depression, so being kind to people is the least you can do to help humanity.
I also try to practise tolerance and patience as much as I can, and try to improve myself all the time.
What Kingpole and Phibbys said are right on the mark. There is a lot of great people that post on this board, a lot of people that put in a lot of time to help others.
Sometimes its hard to define what your values are, I've thought about this thread a lot and cant really come up with anything mind blowing or particularly eloquent, but I know I'm a good person, but I've sure as hell got my faults.
I think you can learn a lot about someone by what they post here. The good people here know who they are!!

Pegasus · 2 Weeks Ago

Sometimes they don't Rocky, sometimes good people are too aware of their faults. But hell I like your post.

JonPop · 2 Weeks Ago

I never meet a stranger. I talk to people, especially the very old. I have found that these people are very receptive to chatting, even if for only a brief encounter. I will endeavor to make them smile and laugh.
I am outgoing and friendly to everyone and always say "Thank You."
But.... I like myself and I make MYSELF laugh.

It is very easy to start a conversation in a market or anywhere you are. Young, old, it makes no difference. Just say something witty and make conversation. People have so many pressures on them now and sometimes, just a small conversation will open them up. If I leave them laughing, I feel good.
My favorite line when I see someone that looks like their day/life isn't going well is;
(said with a big smile) "Hey, how ya holdin up?" 98% of the time, I will get a response that will lead to...just talking.

My philosophy? If you can brighten someones day, you have served a purpose in life.

Waylander · 2 Weeks Ago

God, Family, Honor, respect for others, unless they are just scumbags.
Pull your own weight, and help those that can't!
Stand up for the weak and defenseless
Brighten the day of the child molester, with a muzzle flash!