GOLDEN RULE CULTURE

Dr. Eric Melwani

Culture is defined by Merriam- Webster as: the beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time. Thus, we must create the Golden Rule Culture where our beliefs, customs and ways revolve around treating others the same way we want others to treat us. Let us do unto others as we would have them do unto us. As we make this our way of living, we will create a Culture of the Golden Rule.

The principle of the Golden Rule requires us to treat others the same way we want to be treated. This principle is the key to global peace. When we treat others with respect, honor and dignity, we will receive that same treatment in return. Thus, strife, hatred and violence will be eradicated. When we impact our homes, we will in return impact our communities. It will impact our nation on the bigger scale, thus creating a global culture of the Golden Rule.

The principle of the Golden Rule will also create national unity. It will unite everyone when we treat others the same way we desire others to treat us. This powerful principle will bring down the walls of disunity, discord and confusion. When we are driven to do good to others, we will show them the power of love and goodness. How can anyone not respond to love and goodness? Thus, when we sow good, then we will reap good. It will be a 'boomerang effect' in that, what leaves us will return back to us.

By creating the Golden Rule Culture we are a promoting a system of honoring others. When we honor others, we are creating a culture that values others and their contributions. This will also create an environment of honor. Honor will bring positive changes to our nations; making the world a better place to live. Thus, we must live the Golden Rule and change how we treat and communicate with others.

The Golden Rule Culture will create peace amongst all people and is the most effective peace policy ever.  As we speak the language of the Golden Rule, we will promote peace and goodwill to all our encounters. Thus, we must treat others the same way we want to be treated!

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This article was written by Dr. Eric Melwani

Dr. Erick Melwani is a Golden Rule World Peace Ambassador and a statesman with iChange Nations™. Working with Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers, he travels around the world with the message of the value of life and the Golden Rule. He also pastors the church of Many Waters in Orlando, Florida with his wife Dr. Janet Melwani.

STATESMEN’S NATION BUILDING DIALOGUE

Amb. Dr. Erick Melwani

As statesmen, we are given the mandate to create cultures of peace, goodwill and honor through the power of effective nation building dialogue. Our ability to converse carries the potency to affect lives either positively or negatively. Thus, our dialogue must edify, comfort and encourage others to reach their maximum potential. Through building others, we will build our communities, cities and nation by touching one life at a time.

Thus, we are responsible to influence others through the power of our spoken words. The first thing we must do is to recognize that we must treat others the way we want to be treated. This requires that we must speak with others the way we want others to speak with us. When we apply this golden-rule principle, it will change the way we converse with others. We will bring healing and restoration to those who are discouraged, hurt and in despair. We will be builders of our nation through building lives with our words.

The second thing we must do as statesmen is to recognize that every life is a gift and is valuable. Despite the setbacks, mistakes and the present circumstances, every life carries value. It is our responsibility to look beyond what we see and recognize the value every human life carries within them. We must utilize the power of dialogue and awaken the dormant gifts, talents and abilities in others. Then, through encouragement, we must assist others to realize the greatness within them.

The third thing we must do as statesmen is to invest in building minds to think great and become solution oriented. A great nation invests in great minds who are thinking bigger and greater than even their present circumstances. Great minds are seeking solutions and are solution-oriented people who refuse to give up. They are constantly speaking positively even when they are surrounded by negative conditions around them. They are strategically planning great things and refuse to conform to smallness and limitations. Thus, as we invest in thinking big, we will solve complex problems and unlock answers and solutions. We will make our world a better place through our positive contributions.

The fourth thing we must do as statesmen is to continually show others respect and honor. We must live a lifestyle of honor and express the spirit of honor through our dialogue with others. Thus, we will influence others to do the same; leading to creation of communities of honor. Our dialogue will be seasoned to cultivate goodness, goodwill and peace in our nation.

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This article was written by Dr. Eric Melwani

Dr. Eric Melwani is a Golden Rule World Peace Ambassador and a Statesman with iChange Nations™. He travels around the world with the message of the value of life and the Golden Rule. He also pastors the Church of Many Waters in Orlando, Florida with his wife Dr. Janet Melwani.