Wise Affirmations/Living the Golden Rule

The golden rule teaches us to treat others only as you consent to being treated in the same situation.

These affirmations are derived from materials in the course on living the golden rule.

Affirmations

Select affirmations from this list and repeat them often and in the moment, either silently or out loud, as appropriate. Address each affirmation to yourself.

You live the golden rule.

You treat others only as you consent to being treated in the same situation.

You imagine yourself on the receiving end of the action in the exact place of the other person.

You are willing to switch places.

You imagine the effect your actions have on the lives of others.

You understand the golden rule.

You avoid common misunderstandings of the golden rule.

You apply sound moral reasoning.

You have a good understanding of human nature.

You embrace outgroups.

You apply the golden rule to everyday ethical problems.

You enjoy living the golden rule.

You seek real good.

You live wisely.

Further Reading

Students interested in learning more about the golden rule may be interested in the following materials:

• Gensler, Harry J. (March 21, 2013). Ethics and the Golden Rule. Routledge. pp. 256. ISBN 978-0415806879. 
• Wattles, Jeffrey (December 5, 1996). The Golden Rule. Oxford University Press. pp. 272. ISBN 978-0195110364.