Examples of consideration for others are holding back from saying something unpleasant because it will upset another person, or giving up fishing because of the suffering it causes the fish.
We need to practice consideration whenever we are with other people by being mindful of how our behavior might disturb or harm them.
Our desires are endless, and some of them would cause other people great distress if we acted on them.
Therefore, before we act on a wish, we should consider whether it will disturb or harm others, and if we think that it will, we should not do it.
If we are concerned for the welfare of others, we will naturally show them consideration .
Consideration for others is important for everyone.
If we are considerate, others will like and respect us, and our relatoinships with our family and friends will be harmonious and long lasting.
Without consideration for others, however, relationships quickly deteriorate.
Consideration prevents others from losing faith in us and is the basis for developing a mind of rejoicing.Labels: awakening