I recently came across two profound insights from psychologist, Carl Jung, on The Golden Rule, which is, “do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”
Firstly, the Golden Rule says nothing about being nice.
Doing what’s right and what’s nice can be the same thing, but it doesn’t mean they have to be.
Secondly, the Golden Rule is an equation rather than a command.
Correct equations balance, and the Golden Rule is a two way street. Treating others well but having negligence for one’s own self-care is a recipe for resentment and suffering.