Accept the divinity of all.

You cannot support others with compassion if you remain critical of them. You cannot reach out toward others in love if you are unwilling to accept their divinity. A positive tone to interpersonal relationships is achieved only with a sense of equality, a sense of shared value. Therefore, expend considerable effort finding ways that support the validity and sacredness of another. If you find yourself in a relationship full of tension or anger or remorse, concentrating on the common bonds that you share will serve to erase much of the conflict that is felt.