“So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them…” Matthew 7:12 ESV

The Law of Attraction ties in with the Law of Vibration, in that whatever we give out, we get back in return. The Golden Rule is the principle of treating others as one wants to be treated. Various expressions of this rule can be found in the creeds of most religions and paths throughout history. It is an ethic of reciprocity in some religions, although different religions treat it differently.

• Treat others as you would like others to treat you (positive or directive form)
• Do not treat others in ways that you would not like So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them be treated (negative or prohibitive form)
• What you wish upon others, you wish upon yourself (empathetic or responsive form)

The idea dates at least to the early Confucian times (551–479 BCE). It is a prominent principle in Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Taoism, Zoroastrianism, and the rest of the world’s major religions. As part of the 1993 “Declaration Toward a Global Ethic”, 143 leaders of the world’s major faiths endorsed the Golden Rule, but belief in God is not necessary to endorse it.

There is a caveat to this rule. Although it works on a one to one basis, it assumes that people are on the same level as vibration as you. If the recipient is on a low and dark vibration (see earlier post on the Law of Vibration) you are not on an equal footing. So you do not always get an equal return and should not expect such. However, DO NOT let this deter you from applying the Golden Rule. Although you will not get an equal return, you will still lift people to a higher level of Vibration.

If, however, you respond according to the recipients level of return, this will bring down your level of Vibration.

In practice, this could work well in a customer service job. If a customer complains about poor customer service by thinking about how “you” would like to be treated if you experienced poor customer service helps you apply the Golden Rule. When making a complaint a person may be feeling angry, annoyed and upset. If we respond with aggression we will fuel that anger. However, if we lower our tone of voice, the customer will lower theirs and by calmly dealing with the complaint and, hopefully, resolving it if possible (or explaining it, if not) then by the end of the conversation the customer will have had their level of Vibration raised and may even thank you for your support.

The point is, with The Golden Rule, is to apply it whatever the return. The majority of time you will see a return, but if not, at least you have the knowledge that you did what you could. And then, sometimes, it is best to walk away, realising that continued interaction with some people will bring your level of Vibration down.