“In a mountain village named Laya, I was standing in a school house and staring at a document entitled ‘Manual for Teachers of Mathematics’. What caught my eye is something that is offered as a ‘first rule’: ‘Always remember that you are a human being as well as a teacher, that your students are also human beings, and that you are here because you have something important to give them that they need.’ ”
Lonely Planet’s Bhutan
Wow, I had to read that several times.
I felt the message was of great importance.
I know it is one of immense wisdom, and I felt that it addresses a great truth in one’s dealings in the world.
Whether it’s family, friends, business associates, clients, or someone off the street; they have come into your life because you have something important to give them that they need…
And they have something important to give to you also.
It can be an incredibly valuable experience meeting another human being and just BEING with them and exchanging your gifts; whether they be friendship, a kind word, a helping hand, an exchange of money for services rendered…
As a person who aspires to inspire and help others succeed in life, I found the quote quite humbling as it really made me think about all the ways I communicate with the world.
I know I can be in a hurry at times and not take the time to be friendly with the cashier at the grocery store, or in a rush in traffic, or not really give my ALL and be personal in a blog post or email-it does seem somewhat impersonal at times…
If I can stop and remind myself at the other end of the computer screen, counter, or another vehicle in traffic, is a living breathing person with their own wants, desires and needs, then perhaps I have just found a place of mutual compassion and understanding.
A depth and place of meeting that will enable true comunication-even if no words are exchanged.
I intend to incorporate this wisdom into my life, and I hope that you do too! 
To Your Ultimate Success! Jonathan Dugan
