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KIDS OF CHARACTER 6/22/2009
Following The Three R's At the opening of the third millennium, the Dalai Lama defined twenty Instructions For Life. One of his twenty instructions was called: Follow The Three R's. What are the Dalai Lama’s three R's? Respect for self We might call these three R's the keys to right relationships. The first R is our fundamental relationship; the second R is our communication relationship; the third R is our accountability relationship. Together they form the foundation of how an individual relates to self and others. Kids of Character are students of life-learning who focus considerable attention on the three R's. Very often, the discovery of the importance of the three R's is underscored by a significant mentor…a parent, grandparent, coach, community leader or teacher. So let's briefly take a look at the three R's. Respect for Self: A kid of character knows a simple truth…Wherever I go, there I am. The ‘I’ that lives inside me as my body/mind/spirit needs to appreciate the unique and creative person who is invited into a life of problem-solving and lesson-learning. Respect for Others: A kid of character knows a simple truth…What I put out, I get back. There is a cause and effect relationship between thought-action and the impact it has, for better or for worse, on the way we relate to others. Responsibility for all your Actions: A kid of character knows a simple truth…I am accountable. Successful life skills development recognizes the importance of self observation and self-correction. Kids of Character learn that the three R's require constant attention in order to develop mental and emotional habits that can live naturally in our thoughts, feelings, attitudes and behavior. Ultimately, Kids of Character find that the three R's are required learning to become the practitioner of a noble life. America’s character mentors help the kids they love discover the three R’s.
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