My personal philosophy

Most people find themselves later in their lives living by a personal philosophy or motto. I would not yet say that I have found that a personal philosophy to live by. As only a 17 year old kid still in high school, I haven't really had any life-changing moments yet or time to think about a phrase to live by. Later in my life, I am sure I will develop some other philosophies, but for now, I have found one that I think everyone should abide by.

The Golden rule. It is a philosophy that most people have heard of; whether it was as a young kid like me or just finding out by this blog. In its purest form, it is "treat others as you would like to be treated." I feel that if everybody tried to live by that rule, the world would be a much better place. I understand that people's philosophies don't always enter their minds before they make decisions but if people followed the Golden rule, people would get along much better. Almost all people, whether they say it or not, want to be treated nicely, fairly, and with respect.

Once again, I do not live by a philosophy as far as I am concerned. However, I will try as think of the Golden rule before making some of my decisions. If I wouldn't want to be put in a certain position, I should avoid putting others in the same position. If everybody had the same idea, the world would be a much better place.