IJMC - Do Unto Others

Ok, so tonight's post doesn't quite qualify for the "Junk" in 
"International Junk Mail Clearinghouse." I'm sending it anyway, cause 
it's a good thing and those don't appear as often on the Internet. Maybe 
they appear more often on the Internet then they do in supermarket 
parking lots, but well, tonight it's on the IJMC, like it or not.  -dave







1. In all that you do, consider it's benefit or harm upon yourself, your
children and your people.

2. All that which you do will return to you, sooner or later for good or
for ill. Thus strive always to do good to others, or at least strive to
be just.

3. Be honest with yourself, and with others. "This above all; to thine
own self be true."

4. Humankind, and especially your own family and folk, has the spark of
divinity within it. Protect and nurture that spark.

5. Give your word sparingly, and adhere to it like iron.

6. In the world, your first trust and responsiblity should be to your
own people. Yet, be kind and proper to others whenever possible.

7. What you have, HOLD!

8. Pass on to others only those words which you have personally
verified.

9. Be honest with others, and let them know that you expect honesty in
return, always.

10. The fury of the moment plays folly with the truth; to keep one's
head is a virtue.

11. Know which battles should be fought, and which battles should be
avoided. Also, know when to break off a conflict. There are times when
the minions of chaos are simply too strong or when fate is unavoidable.

12. When you gain power, use it carefully and use it well.

13. Courage and honor endure forever. Their echoes remain when the
mountains have crumbled to dust.

14. Pledge friendship and your services to those who are worthy.
Strenghten others of your people and they will strengthen you.

15. Love and care for your family always, and have the fierceness of a
wolf in their protection.

16. Honor yourself, have pride in yourself, do your best and forive
yourself when you must.

17. Try always to be above reproach in the eyes of the world.

18. Those of our people should always endeavor to settle any differences
among themselves quietly and peaceably.

19. The laws of the land should be obeyed whenever possible and reason,
for in the main they have been chosen with wisdom.

20. Have pride in yourself, your family and your folk. They are your
promise in the future.

21. Do not neglect your mate and children.

22. Every one of our people should work according to the best that
she/he can do, no matter how small or how great. We are all in this
world together, thus we must always help each other along.

23. One advances individually and collectively only by living in harmony
with the natural order of the world.

24. The seeking of wisdom is a high virtue. Love of truth, honor,
courage and loyalty are the hallmarks of the noble soul.

25. Be prepared for whatever the future brings.

26. Life with all its joys, struggles and ambiguities is to be embraced
and lived to the fullest!