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Rock Mantra #5: Put Your Trust In Facts

Belief is a powerful thing - it can get us through trials and horrors that would otherwise defeat us. But when belief becomes blind acceptance, or zealotry, or a reason to refuse to learn, it becomes a danger to the community.

There is a different between religion and science - religion is based on mythology and belief, science is based on provable fact. One is a personal set of guidelines, the other is empirical truth anywhere in the world. In short, facts trump belief every time.

If your belief is keeping you from accepting truths (homosexuality is not a choice, global warming is real, trickle-down economics doesn't work, etc.), your beliefs are harming your community, be it personal, local, or global. Put your faith in that which is actually knowlable versus that which is simply believable.

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Rock Mantra #4: Treat Others With Respect and Care

We are all part of a community. Whether it's a family, a circle of friends, a neighborhood, a city, a state or province, a country, or a world, everyone else is part of the human condition. And a good community cares for those within it in need.

Caring for those who need it, however, does not mean pushing personal or ideological views on someone, or making acceptance of such a requirement to receive help. That's not caring, that's coercion, and it actually harms more than it helps in most cases. Remember that everyone has a right to their individual beliefs, and you should be helping those who need it regardless of whether those beliefs align with yours or not.

Respect for others is the first sign of caring. Offering assistance with no strings attached is true caring. It could be financial, it could be material, it could simply be a shoulder to lean on, or a kind ear to listen with. Every situation will be different, and there isn't any "one size fits all" process that can be applied unilaterally. Trying to do that turns caring into an impersonal process, and that's kind of the opposite of what caring is supposed to be.

So help those who need it as you are able. But do so with respect and an awareness that they may be embarassed, or angry that they need help. They may refuse altogether, and that's okay as well - at least you made the offer. Hear them, respect their choices, offer them assistance, and care for them regardless of whether their beliefs mesh with yours or not.

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Rock Mantra #3: Be Right With Yourself First

It is the mark of a truly good and caring society when others care for those in need. But there are times when pressure, guilt, or other factors press people to continue to act selflessly at the expense of their own personal health, be that physical, mental, or emotional.

As has been said by many, to many, "You have to look out for yourself first - if you don't, your ability to look out for anyone else is compromised." This doesn't mean you should live a totally selfish life, far from it! One simply needs a balance in all things, and this is just one example. Make sure to take time for yourself. Try to get enough sleep, Eat as well as you can. Resolve troubling issues as you're able. Take care of yourself! When you're in a good place, you're significantly more capable of helping others, and you should! But remember to watch out for yourself as you do, so others don't end up having to take care of you. :)

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Rock Mantra #2: Everyone Has A Right To Their Own Choices

As a society, we have created certain rules that we're all expected to follow. You're not allowed to hurt or kill another autonomous human being. You're not allowed to take things that don't belong to you without permission. You're not allowed to commit acts that generally injure your community. These are all good ideas.

But when it comes to individuals, we have a responsibility to evaluate whether or not we should interfere in what are personal decisions. We may not consider something to be "right" according to our own personal beliefs, but we have to remember: Those are OUR personal beliefs. They're for us. We have no right to try to force those beliefs on anyone else! Oh, you can offer them (and it's polite to ask and only do so after receiving permission), but if another person declines to believe as you do, that's their right!

Part of being a fully-functioning, healthy society is the ability to agree to disagree and continue living and loving. Remember that personal choices are just that for every individual on the planet, and everyone has the same right to choose for themselves and to not be harassed by anyone who thinks differently! Live and let live is an excellent motto to guide your steps through this world.

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