Golden Rule Radical

Posted By David on June 3, 2009

Peace comes from being able to contribute the best that we have, and all that we are, toward creating a world that supports everyone. But it is also securing the space for others to contribute the best that they have and all that they are. - Hafsat Abiola, activist, founder of KIND

You can find out more about Hafsat Abiola here, and about KIND here.

“Securing the space for others to contribute the best that they have and all that they are.” That, it seems to me, is an important understanding of the Principle of Mutuality.

Often, we accept the Golden Rule as a measure of tolerance. But it’s much more than that. “Tolerance” can easily become its own sort of benevolent dictatorship. We “tolerate” others only so long as we retain control of whatever situation we’re in.  To move more deeply into mutuality requires us to engage in an act of trust, to release that control. That’s a much harder level of understanding to reach.

It is also essential.

Categories: Mutuality
Tags: Golden Rule, Mutuality, peace, Principle of Mutuality, tolerance