I found that a little surprising -- it's hardly political or controversial; it's very simple. "Do unto others as you would have others do unto you." It's a loving combination of words transcending time for all people. It's a loving, courteous and respectful way to treat one another. It's associated with the Bible, yet it is for everyone -- not for those who are "religious". These words are not empty vessels, or something to repeat out of a book. They are words of substance and are relative to our lives today.
The simple words remind us that if we want to have love, we must give love. If we want to be treated with kindness, give kindness. If we want forgiveness, we need to forgive -- I'm sure you all get the idea by now. The words are like seeds within each one of us, and with a little attention given to them, they can grow into beautiful moments in our lives.
The golden rule reminds us of our sensitivity to care for another person, to look for the good things that can be shared with others and with ourselves as well. Instant gratification may not be your reward, and if that's what you are expecting, you might be disappointed.
Our growth as a person depends on our actions. The golden rule is not meant to make us feel guilty about our actions, or about what we have done or not done. It simply reminds us that it's important to care about others, and to care about ourselves. I found this quote from Albert Schweitzer quite powerful.
The whole world is a living, breathing organism. There is not one thing that happens in this world that doesn't affect something else. What we do does make a difference in this world, so always take care to walk your life pathway with loving, caring thoughts.