Honesty is my religion, my "presupposition." I trust that honesty is best for the universe, even if not always for me. I should be honest with myself first, then with non-violent people. Courage will be required.
Critical thinking has taken us to where we stand today, it's the basis of science and knowledge. Critical thinking sets humans free, helping them analize different perspectives to reach the truth in any matter. It's deficit around the world must be repaired.
I've learned that treating others as I want to be treated may not been what they really want or need; just as having another treat me as they would want to be treated is not necessarily what I need or want.
Too often we focus on the negative actions of others, while we judge ourselves by our intentions. We should give others the benefit of the doubt and seek to understand their intentions.
It's a natural impulse to strive for simplicity but often when we do, something important is lost. Reality is not simple – when we treat it as such we tend to make our most serious mistakes.