The three Abrahamic traditions all teach a similar version of the Golden Rule “Do not do to others what you would not have them do to you.” But the noted American thinker, Erich Fromm taught that it is equally justifiable to state “Whatever you do to others, you also do to yourself.”
People do not exist in isolation from one another. Rather, we live in a state of relationship with all those around us. While we are often aware of the behavior that others have on our lives, we sometimes forget that the way we treat others also affects who we are and how we live.
When we approach those in this world with kindness, compassion and joy, we become more open to receiving those blessings from others.
May the Holy One of Blessing, the Creator of all humanity, grant us the wisdom, strength and ability to create the world we wish to live in. May this be God’s will. Amen.
