The Chief Tenets of Kynanism

The chief tenets of Kynanism are:

1) “Wish for others the same blessings you do for yourself.”

To build this thought pattern so it forms into a habit, we must practice desiring that others receive the love and earn the prosperity, while having the liberty to make these pursuits, that we do for ourselves. We become and attract the thoughts we secretly harbor toward others, so let us make them loving and peaceful, making ourselves such in the process.

2) “Cause no one to feel that which you don’t.”

To consistently enact this axiom, we must educate ourselves on what words and deeds trigger hurt or resentment in others, sometimes making them want to retaliate, become aware of them in ourselves, and then eliminate them from our conduct. The result is that we don't trigger others instincts any longer, and they therefore do not perceive us to be threats to their peace and happiness. This works to result in loving, harmonious relations with others.

3) “Be as interested in others as you are in yourself.”

Connections are formed when we know someone, they know we do, and they know us. The practice of sharing what's going on in our lives and inducing others to share what's going on in theirs establishes goodwill in the minds of those we encounter. This naturally forms bonds between people. And such circumstances lend to love and opportunity.

4) “Render the service required to live your ideal lifestyle.”

We all have innate gifts and talents that are unique to us. It should be our duty to ourselves and our fellow men to find out what they are and hone them to mastery, then transmute them into some form of service that will contribute to the happiness and contentment of others. We must realize that to earn our right to living our ideal lifestyle, we must first render an equivalent service for it, and commit to carrying it out.