A lot of work in everyday life is the meeting with other people. And manage to convey my words, thoughts and actions as honestly and conscientiously as possible. Without facade of any kind. An even greater work is now in front of me when I realized the broader meaning of Rule No. 1, and that I will work with it on the deeper leveks of my self
Thought at first that a period of 40 days was too long for each rule, but now after a week I see that I will need it!
To know that others are "working on it" gives me great strength. Ma'bud
Agree that living Iron Rule 1 is a challenging assignment. It impacted me immediately. It affects the way I engage in the world on a micro and macro level. One of the lessons being learned here is how continue to effectively engage in "politics" where deception is artfully practiced and false claims are a commonly used tool. Kabir
ReplyDeleteThank you golden rule #1.since taking the commitment two weeks ago, the direction i had "thought" i was taking,drastically changed.No more is the dream to organize musical events,something i contended with for fifteen years.Within a few days, i went from talking music and entertainment (fluff,and false promises)to talking peace for self and the world. i feel more centered. i have less anxiety,and it is felt by my family and friends. all with a simple commitment,and restraint of speech,and a deeper look at my thoughts. thank you. Shaffee
ReplyDeleteI started my work on Iron Rule 1 today. I have already encountered a couple of lessons in "make no false claims", and realize that part of this is to assess a situation, and the consequences of actions, before saying you will do a certain thing. It has caused me to slow down my reactions to situations. Should be an interesting 40 days.
ReplyDeletei completely agree that this rule requires a lot of discipline. i started my work with this rule about 3 weeks ago and at first thought that this would be an easy rule but gradually i discovered how challenging it could be at times. 3 weeks working with it, and every time i am about to "make a false claim" i hear a voice in my head, warning me "YOU'RE ABOUT TO BREAK THE RULE!" and for that moment i stop and think why i want to break the rule and what effect my action would have on me and on others and that is what stops me from breaking the rule, but sometimes I still go ahead and break the rule but i have noticed a change in myself after i started this rule and I realize how helpful these rules are for developing your personality and growing spiritually.
ReplyDeleteI noticed myself monitoring what I said much more closely. I, also, question some of the things I had not thought of as "false claims" before I began this journey.
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