The Golden Rule

In our September issue of FAMILY Magazine, there’s an article where moms tell us the core values they live by. It was an interesting read since it came directly from our readers. The one that spoke the loudest to me was Jan’s, “Treat others the way you want to be treated no matter what.” That statement was the foundation of how my parents raised my sister and I. Sometimes our culture (especially around here) can be very competitive and me-oriented, but my parents always made sure that my sister and I knew how lucky we were and instilled in us a want to help others. They were a great example as to how to give back and how to treat other people. They didn’t have to tell us what to do; their actions said it all.

Because of this upbringing, my biggest core value is helping others. I have felt compelled to help others locally, nationally & internationally. Three weeks ago I had the opportunity to travel to Brazil and helped with the building of a church. When the opportunity presented itself, I had no hesitation. I knew that it was something I wanted to be a part of. Sometimes you never realize that the person who’s receiving the largest impact is yourself.

Here at FAMILY Magazine, we want to know what values you cherish. Send your core values to tellus@thefamilymagazine.net or write on our Facebook wall at http://www.facebook.com/FAMILYMAGAZINE.