Journal Page Three: Of Respect

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The exploration of your personal connection with the universe apparently begins with respect. Just as you are connected to the universe, so too is every other being. Damaging, destroying, or decreasing another being's connection to the universe is not serving the well-being of the whole. Acting against the whole is self-damaging, as you are connected to it.

Therefore, as you respect your own connection to the universe, so too must you respect the connection of every other being. When taking an action against another, you must first understand and respect the resulting damage that will be done to the whole and each individual connected to it.

You may still take the action, however, if leaving them is deemed to be the greater danger.