Just like a video game or a LEGO set has rules that make everything work smoothly, life has rules too. These aren’t rules made up by people—these are built into the way the universe works. If we follow them, life is better for everyone.
Here are the Rules that SAVE teaches:
1. Be Kind and Help Others
- Everything in the universe is connected, so when you help someone else, you’re actually helping yourself too!
- The more kindness we give, the better the world becomes for everyone.
Example: If you smile at someone, they might smile back. If you help a friend, they might help someone else. Kindness spreads!
2. Tell the Truth
- The universe runs on truth, just like a game runs on real rules.
- If we lie or trick people, it breaks the way things are supposed to work.
- The truth always comes out in the end, so it’s better to be honest from the start.
Example: If you tell the truth, people trust you. If you lie, people stop believing you. Truth builds strong friendships!
3. Work Together, Not Against Each Other
- In nature, animals work together to survive. Wolves hunt in packs, bees build hives, and trees share nutrients.
- Humans are meant to cooperate, not compete over things like money, power, or resources.
- Instead of fighting over “who gets more,” we should ask, “How can we make sure everyone has what they need?”
Example: If a soccer team fights over the ball instead of passing, they lose. If they work together, they win!
4. Take Care of the World
- Nature is a gift—it gives us air, water, food, and a place to live.
- If we destroy nature, we are hurting ourselves. If we take care of it, we all have a better life.
- The earth is like a big home we all share—and we should keep it clean and healthy.
Example: If you clean up your room, it feels nice to live in. If we clean up the earth, it’s better for everyone!
5. Share What You Have
- There is enough food, water, and space for everyone—we just have to share instead of being greedy.
- If everyone takes only what they need and gives back, the world will always have enough for all.
Example: If you have 10 cookies and 5 friends, what should you do? Share! Then everyone is happy.
6. Be Strong in Your Body, Mind, and Spirit
- Just like a tree needs strong roots, branches, and sunlight to grow, you need to be strong in all parts of yourself.
- Your body needs exercise, food, and sleep.
- Your mind needs learning, focus, and curiosity.
- Your spirit needs love, faith, and purpose.
Example: If you only eat junk food and never exercise, you’ll feel weak. If you only play video games and never learn new things, your mind won’t grow. Balance is important!
7. Follow the Light of Truth
- The sun shines on everyone no matter where they live.
- Truth is like the sun—it’s always there, but some people don’t see it clearly.
- The more you learn, think, and ask questions, the clearer the truth becomes.
Example: If you’re in a dark room, you can’t see where to go. But if you turn on the light, everything makes sense. Truth is the light that helps us live the right way!
SAVE’s Big Message for Kids:
The world is like a big game with real rules: Be kind, tell the truth, work together, take care of the earth, share, be strong, and follow the light of truth. If we all follow these rules, we can build a better world together!
Don’t Forget: Time is a Tool for Growth
Just like trees don’t grow overnight, neither do we. Time is our tool to grow in body, mind, and spirit.
🌱 A Tree’s Growth Teaches Us About Time:
- Spring = New Beginnings (Learning, trying new things)
- Summer = Strength (Practice, effort, growth)
- Fall = Wisdom (Change, letting go of bad habits)
- Winter = Rest (Reflection, patience, preparation)
⏳ Growth Happens in the Present
- Trees don’t grow in the past or future—they grow now.
- We can only grow by making good choices in the present.
💡 Final Thought:
Truth is like the sun—it shines on everyone, no matter where they are. Science, faith, and nature all show us that the right way to grow is by being strong in body, mind, and spirit, following truth, and helping others. If we all live by these rules, we can build a better world together! 🌍
