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One must give respect to one-self before it can be given to others, or
even before one can be respected. Like love, respect must be the way we deal
with ourselves. If we do not respect ourselves, we put out signals to other
that it is ok to disrespect us, hence others will find it very hard, if not
imposable to react in a respectful manner.
Respect is not just action. A show of respect, is not true respect it
is just what it says, a show of respect! It is easy for any of us to act
respectful, be respectful, or show respect, but that is exactly what we are
doing. Acting like we respect each other. This is not true respect at all.
When we truly respect, we send a message of positively from the
right side of our brain, {the emotional center}, to our soul and our soul
then send out positive emotional energy. Much in the same way we send love
to one another. We think loving thoughts. Respectful thoughts can be sent
the same way, and with the show as well it becomes true respect. When one
only respect?s because someone demands it, there is no sincerity within and
it is phony.
One must give respect to others before others can give respect to
them. Many people, such as authority figures, {police to criminals, judges
to accused, parents to children, teachers to student, manager to staff, seem
to believe, {usually due to their position in society}, others should
automatically respect them but they do not have to be respectful towards the
people they are demanding respect from. At best they may receive a show of
respect but, actual respect is also sincere and has emotion attached. If I
want someone to respect me, I must give the same respect.
Since respect is universal, {in the same aspect as love is}, it has to
be given to be received as all else in this universe works likewise.
Respect is Sincerely:
In thought, word and deed:
1. Respecting oneself
2. Being honest as possible
3. Being sincere and not playing head games
4. Seeing clearly another's boundaries and not crossing them, unless
requested to do so.
5. Being honorable, dignified, open minded, caring and polite towards
oneself and others
6. Keeping one?s word to themselves and others
7. Being able to look into others eyes when conversing or
communicating in any way
8. Being open to the fact that, respect is earned and goes both ways
no matter what you position within society is.
9. Accepting others and yourself as they are.
Angel Femia
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