When I get ready to talk to people, I spend two thirds of the time thinking what they want to hear and one third thinking about what I want to say. ››I don't give advice. I can't tell anybody what to do. Instead I say this is what we know about this problem at this time. And here are the consequences of these actions. ››Consider the rights of others before your own feelings, and the feelings of others before your own rights. ››If there were one word that could act as a standard of conduct for one's entire life, perhaps it would be 'thoughtfulness.' ››Remember that the first step in spirituality is not to speak ill of others. All human beings have weaknesses and faults. Yet they are all God in their being. Until they become Realized, they have their imperfections. Therefore, before trying to find faults in others and speaking ill of them, try to find your own weaknesses and correct those. ››
