IS IT KIND, NECESSARY, AND TRUE?

Is it KIND, NECESSARY, and TRUE?

There have been many interpretations of this message that Socrates (the famous Greek philosopher) shared called the "Triple Filter Test."

Have you ever wanted to agree with a negative comment that someone says about another? Do you ever say something that may make you feel better while insulting someone else?

 When you realize that YOU ARE ENOUGH, you will no longer have the need to say such things. 

Let me share an example and how I've been able to apply these three questions.

 "He must be bored because all he does is golf all day. It is so sad that he is making so much money and doesn't have a passion for his job."

Yes, in the past I actually said this on my way to my office in an attempt to make myself feel better. It was not KIND, NECESSARY, or TRUE. I shouldn't have said it, yet I was feeling bad for working as hard as I've been working and not yet having as much money as him. I justified it by, "I'd rather be pursuing my passion than buy a new Range Rover." Truth be told, I want to do both and have both. Why not me? The more wealth I have, the more generous I can be...

Even today, I need to catch and remind myself of this filter to ensure I am always being KIND. I went into our regular coffee shop the other day and greeted each of the three baristas by name. I then challenged them, "do you remember my name?"  

Without realizing, this was another attempt to make myself feel good at their expense. Why should I embarrass them if they didn't remember my name? It isn't important. They have hundreds of regular customers. It wasn't KIND or NECESSARY. I should've restated my name to help them (if that was even important). 

 Since learning this lesson, I continue to be more mindful before I speak. I still have to remind myself that I AM ENOUGH. The results using this filter has created amazing outcomes and the realizations of so many intentions. Opportunities have been flowing from doors that I didn't even try to open. Breadcrumbs have fallen behind me, when I was only looking forward. Individuals have come out of no where to create new relationships and partnerships. Strangers on planes have become immediate friends. Perhaps you can also learn from this:

 -KNOW THAT YOU ARE ENOUGH-

-YOU DON'T NEED TO COMPARE-

-VIEW COMPETITION AS A COMMUNITY, AND BE HAPPY FOR OTHERS-

-THERE IS AN ABUNDANCE OF EVERYTHING FOR EVERYONE-

-DOORS WILL OPEN WITH HARD WORK, EFFORT, AND PASSION-

-NOT EVERY OPPORTUNITY IS MEANT FOR YOU-

-POSITIVE ENERGY, THOUGHTS, AND ACTIONS WILL ONLY LEAD TO POSITIVE RESULTS- 

 (A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO DANA AND JOSHUA, FRIENDS AND FOUNDERS OF SACRED SECRET.CO FOR HELPING ME TO CONTINUOUSLY LEARN)