![141032.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXqPRfprFX4tPCU5xae7JAngQQLF2EPEPGUK8hHzhqJyh/141032.jpg) If you ask 3 things that guide my life and makes me different from others, I would say: *The Golden Rule;* *forgive freely;* and *Simple life.* These are my top 3 guide in life. Though I have many more, I discipline myself to keep up with them. Here is my top 3 values, and why I stick to them:

1. **Golden Rule**

| |- Make people comfortable in the way you want them to do to you. This value helps me think how I would feel if what I'm doing to others are reversed to me. **Why it matters:** - It builds trust. People around me will feel free to associate with me. - It makes relationships with others less complicated. I won't be having much or serious issues with others. - Keeping to this "rule" helps eliminate selfishness and greed.

2. **Forgive freely**

| |- For me, forgiving freely means you letting go of an issue I had with someone, not because what they did was good or applaudable but for my peace of mind. ***Why it matters:*** - It helps me build a healthy relationships and protects my mental health. - Spirituality/faith and beliefs. If God had made provision to forgive me freely whenever I wrong Him, then who I'm I not to forgive others too? - Holding grudges is not healthy. Research shows that grudges can depreciates our lifespan. Though I don't know when my life will end, I would love to live long😌

3. **Simple Life**

| |- I don't chase after everything. Instead I'm content with what I have, what my money can afford, and what I really need. Finding joy in small things like; good food, nature's beauty, family and more. ***Why it matters:*** - Saves me from comparison and pressure. - It makes me grateful for my achievements. - It saves me from unnecessary debts. These top 3 values make me unique. Treat others how I want to be treated makes me trustworthy to others; forgiving freely is medicine for my mental health and living simple guides me to part of being contentious and saves me from debt. Without effective application of this 3 values, I would be lost in life.