These Three . . .

 ~Ageless wisdom from ages past and present~

These three things are a sign of maturity:

·        Not talking about yourself

·        Not putting others down

·        Not laughing at the pain of others

These three are very rare:

·        Love for the downtrodden

·        Seeing the gain or loss before it happens

·        Vastheartedness in the face of other peoples’ meanness

Become these three:

·        Humble

·        Uncomplicated

·        Modest

These three things are humane:

·        Never losing courage in the face of difficulties

·        Never saying no to those who need help

·        Never speaking harshly to the ill

These three protect our life:

·        Giving wisdom of consciousness to those who are ignorant

·        Not retorting to the arrogant

·        Never going through dangerous places

Always speak with love to these three:

·        Your family

·        Those who work for you

·        The elderly and sick

Do not argue with these three people:

·        The arrogant

·        Those who are victim of verbal delusion

·        Those who are angry or annoyed

Always see these three things:

·        Your own faults

·        The good qualities of other people

·        The wisdom of the wise

Always use these three when speaking:

·        Compassion

·        Helpfulness

·        Wisdom

These three firm up friendship:

·        Not deceiving others

·        Not putting down others

·        Not being greedy

These three gain the respect of others:

·        Not trumpeting your own name

·        Not putting down the good qualities of the wise

·        Not having regrets after giving to a good cause

These three people earn good repute:

·        Who don’t carry ill will

·        Who don’t backbite

·        Who don’t lose courage in the face of challenges

These three people have short lives:

·        Those who kill

·        Those who constantly tell lies

·        Those who eat junk food

Always remember these three things:

·        Happiness is rooted in righteousness

·        Righteousness is rooted in compassion

·        Compassion is rooted in discernment

These three are sins:

·        Greed

·        Grudges

·        Attachment to ego

Keep these three things in your heart:

·        Compassion

·        Forgiveness

·        Humility

Make right use of these three:

·        Your hands

·        Your listening

·        Your speech

Always be afraid of these three:

·        Pride

·        Connivance

·        Greed

When living with others, give up these three:

·        Lethargy

·        Comfort zones

·        Anger

Don’t get puffed up with these three:

·        Riches and status

·        Blaming others

·        Compliments

Don’t hate these three:

·        The very ill

·        The helpless

·        The weak and feeble