Reminders to Myself

I need to be sympathetic to people who cause their own problems, because I cause my own problems.
I need to tolerate those who lie, because I am a liar.
I need to be gentle with those who lose their temper, because I have lost my temper.
I need to be accepting of those who are immature, because I am immature.
I need to be OK with people who do not tell me their secrets, because I am hiding things from the world.
I need to help those who are sad, because most of the time so am I.
I need to forgive those who hurt me, because I have hurt others.
I need to be understanding with those who run away from their problems, because that's how I handle things too.
I need to be nonjudgmental with others, because I myself do not want to be judged.
I need to listen to those who need an ear, because I know they would do the same.
I need to be patient when people don't make sense, because most of what I say is nonsense.
I need to laugh as loudly as I can, so others may hear me and do the same.
I need to recognize that people wear masks, as I do.
I need to let people make their own mistakes, because I cannot shelter everyone.
I need to shelter those that I can, but know when to let them free.
I need to care for others, even the ones that don't care about me.
I need to be relaxed and calm, so that I may relax and calm others.
I need to not sever ties with those close to me, because I will regret it.
I need to respond to anger with love, tears with happiness, and stress with relief.
I need to understand, so that I may be understood.