My Guiding Principles

I thought it would be a good idea to list my current guiding principles so that in the future I can look back to see how my values have changed and possibly also learn some things from my past self. 

"It doesn't cost you anything to be kind." I really can't stand people who are rude to strangers for no reason. It just perpetuates a cycle of hatred in the world. Even if I'm in a horrid mood, I always try to be kind and reasonable to everyone around me. 

"Pain is temporary but regret is forever." I actually just discovered this quote yesterday, so I don't know how long this principle will last, but it seems very resonant at the moment. I don't want to be regretful when I'm older of all the things I didn't do when I was young because I was afraid of the pain. I don't think pain should really be an obstacle to anything worthwhile. 

I'm probably going to keep adding to this list, or maybe just do a whole new post if my principles change enough. But that's it for today because I'm doing SAT prep right now, and I'll see you soon!