Lessons for the future

I must not give until I know that I am giving wisely.
I must not ask until I know that I am asking honestly.
I must not speak until I know that I am speaking truthfully.
I must not help until I know what help is needed.
I must not serve until I know I am serving the need of another, not one of my own.
I must not act until I know my actions serve the role that has been asked of me.

I must give my silence as well as my words.
I must give my inaction as well as my action.
I must speak my uncertainty as well as my belief.
I must step back as well as step forward.
I must give my forgiveness to myself as well as to others.