be diplomatic, straight forward, sensitive, and respectful

lead with dignity and compassion

maintain your composure under pressure

educate by example, not empty words

exhibit unyeilding faith in peaceful solutions

refuse to give up the cause for nonviolence

combine honesty with tact and grace

don’t end a friendship or relationship after the first argument

transform conflict into open conversation

don’t walk out on a discussion or mediation simply because it is difficult

have intensions that reflect everyone’s best interest, not just your own

approach people on their level without being condescending

refuse to respond to threats with aggression or force

insist on focusing and finding solutions

respect the feelings of others when expressing your own

stay in touch with your heart and soul

learn something from every experience and remember the lessons

share your knowledge for the benefit of all

remember that you are part of the human community

WATCH * LISTEN * GROW * LEARN * LOVE * BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!!!!

WEAR A PURPLE RIBBON EVERY DAY!!!

The International Purple Ribbon Project