Support the Cause! Be a Positive Role model!

HOW TO BE A POSITIVE ROLE MODEL

be diplomatic, straight forward, sensitive, and respectful
lead with dignity and compassion
maintain your composure under pressure
educate by example, not empty words
exhibit unyielding faith in peaceful solutions
refuse to give up the cause for nonviolence
combine honesty with tact and grace
don’t end a friendship or relationship after the first argument
transform conflict into open conversation
don’t walk out on a discussion or mediation simply because it is difficult
have intentions that reflect everyone’s best interest, not just your own
approach people on their level without being condescending
refuse to respond to threats with aggression or force
insist on focusing and finding solutions
respect the feelings of others when expressing your own
stay in touch with your heart and soul
learn something from every experience and remember the lessons
share your knowledge for the benefit of all
remember that you are part of the human community
WATCH * LISTEN * GROW * LEARN * LOVE * BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!!!!
WEAR A PURPLE RIBBON EVERY DAY!!!
The International Purple Ribbon Project