Since the beginning of time, there has been an old saying and ultimately something known as the golden rule throughout our life — "Treat others the way you want to be treated." Often, we find ourselves giving praises, speaking softly, forgiving quickly and being compassionate towards others when most of the time they do not deserve it. We do this because deep down we desire to be treated the same way in return.

Gnash said it best, "You wouldn't like it if I pulled a you on you." In a parallel universe, you would never worry if you hurt anyone's feelings, said the wrong things, ignored calls and texts and only looked out for you. Imagine how many other people would get upset with you because of what YOU said or did to THEM... all because you're just trying to treat them how they treated you? No one frets or perceives how their actions can affect others.

Sooner or later you realize, it's not worth it. It's not worth your time, energy and strength to put yourself out there in an ocean for people who wouldn't even jump puddles for you. No matter how educated, talented, rich, or cool you believe you are — how you treat people ultimately tells all.

Character is how you treat those who can do nothing for you, and I believe a person's character is shown through their actions, not where they sit on Sunday's or what kind of car you drive or the clothes you have on your back. Character is what they will talk about when you're getting promoted at your job, or at your kid's daycare but most importantly... what will everyone have to say about you when you have long passed?

Therefore, be proud of how you treat people; and if you don't like how you treat others, change your ways. Treat others with grace and repute because strong people don't put others down, they lift them up. If there is one word of advice I would want to give it would be this — how you treat people leaves you a bigger legacy than you will ever know. In the end, If there is one thing I have learned it is that I continue to treat people with kindness even when they try to trample over me emotionally because I know I will be triumphant when it's all said and done.