My Creed

Life is about the prospect to love; that comes first always.
The primary purpose of life is to love.
To love is a choice; not merely a thing felt in ones heart.
Love is a successful applicant to ensure continued survival.

Allow others an opinion; protect them against those that don’t.

I might be wrong; even when I am sure that I am not.

There is always something new to understand; thus pay attention.

Everyone else gets hurt or offended as easily as I do.
At the core, people are all the same; they want to be loved and understood.
People are of good intention; what they know as “good” varies.
You probably misunderstand others as often as they do you.

Others hurt you as unintentional as you sadly hurt them; and you do.
When you have hurt someone, be not too proud to shy a “sorry”.
In fact; be bold in your apology; forgiveness is yet again their choice.
Respect people’s urge to survive; permit them the walls they consider best.

Every person dislikes a hypocrite; even the true hypocrite.
By wearing masks; you disallow people to know the real you.
I would rather be disliked; than have people liking a fancy mask.
Humans tend to lie to themselves; then act it out to others.

There will be times to speak up; when I’d prefer to be quiet.
Often I will have to bite my tongue when I want to shout.

Always trust the inner you; it has kept you surviving till now.
Others need not agree with you; to tell right from wrong.

People are mostly not aware of the effects they are causing.

Most know a higher power; but call IT different names.
The essence they sense does not always line up to existing theories.
Permit others to choose on their own; assisting with information only.

If it is in your ability; assist in any matter if it is for the greater good.
If it is in your ability; prevent the greater harm.

Faith and belief needs no logic; but it does require choice.

Humans are capable of performing just about any task, but:
Some are better at some things, than I can ever be; allow them that.

In an argument; the other party will always think that I am wrong.
Maybe, I am; so rather hear the other out.

If accepted behaviour was successful; this existence would not rest in apathy.
Always seek a better way to handle the situations of life.
When a problem is solved; announce the method that led to victory.
Then… allow the other to make his rightful free-choice.

Don’t be insistent to bump your head; learn from others’ mistakes.

Children are brighter than me; listen carefully for their un-spoilt truths.
They have higher tone than me; so allow them to make a noise.
Permit them laughter and fun; limiting their reasons to cry.
Permit them to be children; but share wisdom that will make tomorrow work.

Sorrow comes to late; so forgive and forget, while you’re still alive.

There is reason in every statement made; the motivators still unknown.

People have expectations never voiced; so prepare to disappoint them soon.

Behind others’ riches; toil, stress, failures and some victories lie.
So… if such possessions appeals to you; better to pay that cost.

Oh… be true to yourself; for no human can care for you as much as you can.
Find integrity and make it a companion for life.
Know yourself, well enough to predict your reactions; then… better that.
Observe and learn, for with knowledge you improve your ability to survive.

Make peace that many and most will not dwell on life much.
Do not envy them; rather embrace the opportunity to experience life.

Trust the Spirit that accompanies you each day; it was sponsored by God.

Be kind and gracious; but disallow others to abuse that.

Have a view, say your say; but guard the image your words may portray.
Do not follow institutions and rules; if you are in disagreement with that.

Everyone and everything has a right to live; except when it endanger other lives.
Yet, do attempt not to judge; rather seek the purest form of understanding.

Pay attention to how others act towards you.
It may reflect the way in which they want to be treated.
Should you perceive their actions as reactive; rude or mean?
Treat them as you would have them treat you.

Love everything and all; for it will form you into a source of care!

Never invalidate another; rather acknowledge his words and ideas!
Then… voice your disagreements in such a way as not to offend.

“If you can’t say something good about another; bite your tongue.”

Do not withhold your valuable contribution; to shy away from confrontation.
Some matters need be addressed; for the sake of all involved.
It brings me back to care; care about things, enough to make it go right.

Do not assume that you know neither more nor less than another.
Your life experiences and knowledge are unique; as it is with your conclusions.
Out of fear to look like a fool; do not withhold something that could have helped.
This requires an ability to acknowledge when you are wrong though; and that is scarce.

Worship the God of your choosing in the way you feel is correct; not in a popular fashion.
Should a Judgment Day be factual; your friends might not plead on your behalf.

Retire the activity of justification; for those are merely reasons why you were wrong.
Instead, say sorry; then… permit the other the right to choose to forgive or not.
“We all make mistakes”; and ignorant is he that says he doesn’t.

Every choice has a consequence; with a spectrum of “wanteds-and-nots”; choose carefully.
Not making a choice is a choice to, with consequences of its own.

I choose to share all these statements and values with those who care to read.
This creed is but for myself; but feel free to borrow and add; it’s your life, not?
By : Thys Groesbeek