Shantel
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- Feb 7, 2011
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Imekaa vizuri sana thanks kwa useful post NN....and what if you fail the above, does it make you a bad person?First and foremost, you can conquer those thoughts through sheer willpower. In my opinion, this is an inborn trait, not an acquired one. Therefore, you either have it or you don't.
By working with what is already there (willpower), you can now engage the power of reason by being considerate to your other half. You put yourself in his or her shoes and think how you would feel if the tables were turned. If you end up not liking if it were you on the other end of the stick then you apply the golden rule. So trying to live by the Golden Rule is another way to overcome temptation(s).
Another thing is to set very high moral standards for yourself. I am not a religious person but I do agree with most of the so-called god's ten commandments. I think most of them are very good moral instructions that if you try your best to adhere to them then I have no doubt that you will live a life of unimpeachable integrity.
Last but not least, be true to to yourself. Don't try to be whom you are not. Just be you and 'do' you!