🔔 The Three Handbells: Being Kind and Strong
Imagine we are all like little bells. When we are happy and calm, we make a beautiful sound that helps everyone else feel good, too! ✨ Here is how we can do that every day:
1. Seeing the Good in Everyone 💎
We believe that inside everyone—even people who are grumpy—there is a hidden treasure called "Buddha-nature." It’s like a little light that never goes out. 🕯️ If we look for that light in others, they will start to see it in themselves, too!
2. Being Honest and Calm 🧘♂️
Be a Good Teammate: Whether you are playing a game or doing a job, always tell the truth and be fair. 🤝 It’s not just about being "nice"; it’s about being someone others can trust.
Be a "Peace Pole": When things get loud or scary, try to take a deep breath. 🌬️ If you stay still and peaceful, you help the people around you feel safe and quiet, too.
3. Seeing People for Real 🤝
Computers and phones are okay for a quick "hello," but nothing beats a real hug or a real smile! 😊 To truly learn and grow, we need to spend time together in the same room. The best kind of magic happens when we are actually there for each other. 🏠✨
4. The Power of Small Things 🎈
Big problems often start as tiny, grumpy moments. We can stop those problems by being extra kind in the little moments:
Say "thank you" to the person at the store. 🛍️
Write a sweet note or draw a picture. 📝
Listen when a friend is talking. 👂
Don't be too stubborn—it's okay to change your mind! 🌈
Why do we do this? 🌍
When we act like one big human family, the whole world feels lighter. We don't have to wait for "someday" to be happy. We can make the world a wonderful place right now, just by the way we treat each other! 💖