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#2967 - Thursday, October 25, 2007 - Editor: Jerry Katz
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DO NO HARM is a non-profit non-organization.
If you think you’re a
member,
You’re a member.
If you think you’re not a member,
You’re an honorary member.
There are no dues or fees.
There are no donations.
There is no official language or terminology.
There are no approved or disapproved
concepts.
There is nothing special that one must believe.
There is nothing special that you must
do or not do.
But . . . do no harm.
p.s: Although not required, a sense of humor is helpful.
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We seem to be living in a world that is getting less
hospitable every day. Look closely at any endeavor our species
has engaged in and it appears we are unaware of the harm we do,
we ignore the harm we do, we intentionally do harm for our own
gain, or sadly in some cases we do harm for our own pleasure and
enjoyment.
Has no one taught us to do no harm?
If we haven't been taught to do no harm, we see no harm in doing
harm. We cause harm and shrug it off. We cause harm and laugh
about it. We cause harm and brag about it.
Sadder still, our children bear witness to our actions and never
learn to do no harm themselves. Above all else we must teach our
children, by example and instruction, this basic moral principle
of life.
We must begin to make better choices and treat each other, the
other creatures who share this planet with us, and this planet we
call home with greater respect and compassion.
We believe that the first and most basic moral law is, "Do
no harm." Because we can feel pain and suffering, we can
imagine the pain and suffering of others, and we can act
accordingly to minimize the harm we cause.
What does "do no harm" mean? Ultimately it means to
give thoughtful consideration to our actions. “Do no harm”
simply means to consider how our actions may affect the world we
all share, to be compassionate in our dealings with all
creatures, and not to thoughtlessly despoil our planet.
Doctors are asked to “first do no harm,” why not
lawyers, businessmen, religious leaders and politicians? Why not
us? Why not now?
It sounds like a simple idea, because it is a simple idea, but it
may be effective over the long run. Will “do no harm”
solve all the problems in our world? Perhaps not, but this is an
effort to decrease the suffering in the world and to increase the
kindness.
We hope that “do no harm” becomes that little voice
that guides our actions.
And we hope you will join us and spread the message "Do no
harm."
Show everyone you care and use “Do no harm” to sign-off
in your correspondence in place of "Best Wishes",
"Yours" or "Regards."
If you have a web site, be proud of your support and add the
words “Do No Harm” to the top of your home page where
everyone will see it.
Be bold and creative in thinking of ways to expose as many as
possible to the “Do No Harm” message, but please, do no
harm in doing so.
It is not necessary to mention the source of the message. This is
certainly a case where the message is far more important than the
messengers. All we ask is that you practice do no harm and take
every opportunity to share the words "do no harm" with
others.
If you wish to include this essay or link to the “Do No Harm”
web page, please do; or if you wish to change the wording or
write your own, that's equally OK with us. If we are to change
our world for the better, we simply must share the “Do No
Harm” message with family and friends, with neighbors and
our community.
You can sign our guestbook , or if you wish, send us your own thoughts or
comments and we will add them to this web site.
Sometimes, all you really need to do is ask:
Please . . . do no harm!
c.c.keiser & clyde grossman
updated August 21, 2007
Visit the Do No Harm website where there is more to learn: http://www.donoharm.us/index.html