Real morals that could be useful.

Follow up to Aspie Sense of morals.  Go ahead and use this if you want.  I have these written on a piece of paper and attached to my bedroom wall for me to look at and read everyday.

I have to admit, some of those morals don't really make sense to me at all now.  They are just weird rules put in place, and some of the rules didn't necessarily mean fun.  I will apply the new set of morals that should fit my life.  They should go as follows:

1. Be honest with your word- This should be taken into consideration with when you should speak as well.  Sometimes honesty needs to be held back for a more appropriate and sensitive moment.  which leads to the next three rules.
2. Do your best not to take things personally- People always make decisions out of their self-interest.  It's not always because of you or what you are or what you did.  In fact, people may not even be thinking of you at all when they make decisions.  Don't be personal about it.
3. Do your best not to make assumptions- You aren't a mind reader so it is best not to bring up anything to someone without the facts.  Accusations usually offend even if you end up being right.
4. Always do your best- It varies on a daily basis.  Do the best with what you have regardless of your circumstances.  Smart people usually know when another is not doing their best.
5. Don't name drop- When sharing your stories, be careful to exclude obvious details like names, or evidence of who it was.  These kind of stories can come back to you if you are not careful.  Be careful dignifying the stories as well.  Remember honesty and truth are two different things (honesty- emotions, truth- facts)  Use the truth and honesty with respect in mind.
6. Do your best not to complain- A lot of people will have difficulty with this.  Everyone is about self-interest as it is.  But to complain when things don't go your way gives others a reason to avoid you.  Why?  for their own self-interest.
7. Respect your own boundaries- Just because someone might be upset with you doesn't mean you should get upset with them back and look for payback.  This is usually where boundaries a person has set get disrespected.
8. Respect others boundaries- Others may not make it clear what their boundaries are.  If they make it clear, respect them.  If in doubt, consider your own boundaries in a situation.
9. Take care of yourself- Its hard to be compassionate and caring when you don't take care of yourself.  It starts with you and then works its way outwards.
10. Try not to overthink things- It's harder to show empathy this way.  Usually a sign that you need to follow number 9.

The first four rules are based off The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz