THEY ARE SERVICE-ORIENTED
Those striving to be principle-centered
see life as a mission, not as a career.
Their nurturing sources have armed and prepared them for service.
In effect, every morning they "yoke up" and
put on the harness of service, thinking of others.
I emphasize this principle of service or yoking up
because I have come to believe that effort to become
principle-centered without load to carry simply will not succeed.
We may attempt to do it as a kind intellectual or moral exercise,
but if we don't have a sense of responsibility, of service,
of contribution, something we need to pull or push,
it becomes a futile endeavor.
THEY RADIATE POSITIVE ENERGY
The countenances of principle-centered people
are cheerful, pleasant, happy.
Their attitude is optimistic, positive, upbeat.
Their spirit is enthusiastic, hopeful, believing.
Be aware of the effect of your own energy
and understand how you radiate and direct it.
And in the middle of confusion or contention or negative energy,
strive to be a peacemaker, a harmonizer,
to undo or reverse destructive energy.
You will discover what a self-fulfilling prophecy
positive energy is when combined with the next characteristic.
THEY BELIEVE IN OTHER PEOPLE
Principle-centered people don't overreact to negative behavior,
criticism, or human weaknesses.
They don't feel built up when they discover
the weaknesses of others.
They are not naive; they are aware of weakness.
But they realize that behavior and potential are two different things.
They believe in the unseen potential of all people.
They feel grateful for their blessings and feel naturally
to compassionately forgive and forget the offenses of others.
They don't carry grudges. They refuse to label other people,
to stereotype, categorize, and prejudge.
Rather they see, the oak tree in the acorn and
understand the process of helping the acorn become a great oak.
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