If Only ...

My husband has just spent a week visiting his mother and sister who live (as I've mentioned before http://www.write101.com/W.Tips214.htm ) in an area on the NSW south coast that's been dubbed the Sapphire Coast. His sister has a magic home complete with its own little chapel. It's built right in the middle of the bush, and her neighbours are wallabies, wombats and hundreds of birds ... it's one of those places you feel good just thinking about. (You can see a couple of recent snaps here: http://www.write101.com/hols.htm )

He was telling me about one of the wall hangings his sister has in her (ecumenical) chapel ... and when we looked for it this morning on the Internet, my old mate google delivered as usual. Here it is:

The Indian Ten Commandments

Treat the Earth and all that dwell therein with respect
Remain close to the Great Spirit
Show great respect for your fellow beings
Work together for the benefit of all Mankind
Give assistance and kindness wherever needed
Do what you know to be right
Look after the well-being of Mind and Body
Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater Good
Be truthful and honest at all times
Take full responsibility for your actions
(http://www.sapphyr.net/natam/indian.htm)

Wouldn't the world be a happier and better place if we all practised these commandments?

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