I am thankful for gentlemen. Since this idea feels old-fashioned by now, I will freshen it up a bit by referring to it as gentlepeople for the rest of this post. The noble traits of a gentleperson can be found in anyone, so that is why I am modernizing the modification. Again, anyone can be noble, and I will argue that everyone should be noble. It is a very difficult behavior and characteristic to consistently embody, but what else is more worth it? How else can we pay more respect to our existence than by living the best noble life that we possibly can for the highest purpose that placed us here in this present position?
There is nobility in compassion, a beauty in empathy, a grace in forgiveness.
-John Connolly
A gentleperson chooses to behave in the best way because they like living life in the highest vibration possible. They encounter conflicts and difficulties on a regular basis. Rising above the distractions and unnecessary noises allows for more focus and fairness towards all. We know that not everyone will reciprocate the same actions and well-intentioned behaviors. Should that stop us from still doing what we know is best? No, never. Act nobly simply for nobility’s sake. Encourage others to rise above by example.
Treat everyone with politeness and kindness, not because they are nice, but because you are.
-Roy T. Bennett
Leading by example is not the focal point, but it is a nice bonus for gentlepeople. We show how it is possible to live a better life. Personally, I find it difficult to not share help with others if they are not asking for it. Practicing more nobility helps me keep my head down, tidying up my own lane more. I want to help others with their lanes, too, but I am getting better at only doing so when asked or invited because it is not noble to be a nosy neighbor, inserting oneself into the affairs of others uninvited. Consider first asking for permission. Do not boldly, brashly, and brazenly trespass into their lane. Nobility needs maintained dignity and respect. Do not let your ego shelve your noble nature unnaturally.
I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish small tasks as if they were great and noble.
-Helen Keller
Hold more doors open patiently; slow down and let more traffic merge in peacefully. Find the relaxed rhythm to your lovely life and delightfully dance to the beautiful beat as best as you can within the confines and constraints of your curbs. Mind you, this concept does not construe that we must feel cloistered or claustrophobic. Each lane can be surprisingly wide while remaining mindful of those other lanes around you, and none of them need to compete. They can nobly cooperate with and complement one another if considered and consciously controlled compassionately. Curate careful care to cohesively coexist calmly.
Adversity often hatches out the true nobility of character.
-George Ade
Negate negativity with much-needed nobility. Believe in being the best gentleperson that you can be. No one can stop us from spreading the noble love and joy that we possess and can share. The true and authentic path of nobility presents countless presents that we can offer to ourself and others. A gentleperson enjoys them selflessly in the present, learning to trust in the noble, natural abundance of life. Plentiful prosperity for all people.
Maybe it is wise. Maybe it is dumb. Time will tell.