Between people

• Compassion

  When you feel irritation, imagine the other person's fear before you imagine their fault.

• Forgiveness

  Name one grudge you will stop rehearsing today, even if full trust is not yet restored.

• Gratitude

  Say one specific thank-you today that names what someone did, not only that they are nice.

• Loving-kindness

  Do one kind act today that exceeds strict duty, without seeking credit.

• Peace

  Before a hard conversation, say aloud: I want peace, not victory.

• Respect

  Listen for thirty seconds before you correct someone. Presence is a form of respect.

• Unity

  This week, defend someone you dislike when the criticism is unfair.

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