I AM OK, YOU ARE OK   



     What does this mean? It means: I respect myself and I respect 

you. This is the first step to achieving peace within self and peace 

with others. We know that no one is perfect, each of us has 

drawbacks and deficiencies, but we all deserve basic respect as

human beings. 


     Do not put yourself down when someone behaves 

inappropriately with you. To regain your composure after a 

momentary bad feeling, say to yourself: "This reflects on the other 

person, not me. I am all right." Do not evaluate yourself on the basis 

of what other people think or say about you. Words uttered behind

your back do not bite. Calmly ignore them and move on with your 

life.


     Treat every person with respect, whatever his age or 

ethnicity. you will earn respect in return. We do not have to love, 

like, or agree with every person we meet, but we can part with

good feeling for each other. Remember Gandhiji's words: "Look 

into the world with calm and clear eyes". Also Lincoln's: "Charity to 

all, malice to none."








































 





      

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