My Human Guidelines

I took a long bike ride today, and this is what came out. These are my personal human guidelines that I strive to follow each day. These are all within my control and I surround myself with people that live by them. Together, we lift each other up.

My Human Guidelines

1. I am kind to all people. Always.

2. I show compassion towards others.

3. I do my part to make the world a better place.

4. I understand I have not walked a moment in someone else’s shoes.

5. I search out opportunities to learn from others that are

different from me.

6. I intentionally listen without figuring out what I am going

to say next.

7. I understand that I do not know everything about

everything.

8. I am inclusive of all and surround myself w/ diverse

cultures.

9. I actively learn from others that have different life

experiences than mine.

10. When someone is using hurtful words towards another person, I speak up.

11. I follow my gut about what is right and wrong.

12. I help others at every opportunity I can.

13. I will not judge what I don’t understand or am not

educated in.

14. I use my voice for good and follow it up with action.

15. I set boundaries for my life and say no when I need to.

16. I seek out friendships with people with different life

lenses.

17. I lift others up, helping them see and feel their value.

18. I do not tolerate hate in any format.

19. I spend my days sharing love, light and positivity.

20. I am kind to all people. Always.

Dr. Cathy Subber