In life we are to encourage and build up each other;
not to discourage and tear down one another.

In life we are to add, not subtract;
to multiply, not divide.

In life we are to smooth out the rough roads along the journey; not create new potholes.

In life we are to add our harmonious strains to life's symphony; not strain the symphony with clatter and clang.

In life we are to radiate light into unseen places; not permit unknown fears to dim our radiance.

In life we are to give freely of our time, our love, our resources; not to cling on to them greedily.

In life we are to open our hands to those in need; not to clutch our hands in fists of distrust.

In life we are to be messengers of peace, signs of joy; not Chicken Little portents of gloom-n-doom.

In life we are to seek conscious awareness;
not doze in the doldrums of half-awake.

In life we are to show up, stand up, step forward and speak up; not to cringe in fear, choosing to sit down, to step back, allowing the voices of silence to speak so loudly.

In life we are to move forward through forgiveness; not grind to a halt mired in bitterness and resentment.

In life we are to reach, to stretch, and to soar; not to slink in fear, held back by mistrust and doubt.

In life we are to comprehend, "I am worthwhile"; not tremble with feelings of worthlessness.