Thoughts on Respect

What you don't know you won't value,

What you don't work for, you won't value,

What you don't know you won't respect.

Hate and Opinions

We all have our strong views about different things. Some of these thoughts might not be politically correct and might even be down-right offensive. In light of that, we need to make sure that we express our views with wisdom through respect and empathy. Anyone in America might be thinking of the Duck Dynasty people and yeah you should.

Respect for Life

Sometimes it's hard to respect life. If we had respect for life then we would stop doing what we aren't supposed to be doing and start doing what needs to be done. We need to stop taking others and ourselves for granted. You can't just assume that you will have a million chances to mess up.

How to be Less Judgemental

Everyone has different perspectives on life. This is easily said than believed and practised. If we did believe it then we would stop judging other people. Prejudice and stereotypes about certain people and things can be subtle, but you have the choice everyday to decide that you will see things through the eyes of another even if you disagree with them. 

When I Have A Daughter

When I have a daughter, I will teach her to love others. I will also teach her to believe in herself to the extent that she doesn't love others because she can't love herself.

When I have a daughter, I will teach her to respect those behind and ahead of her because they can and will influence parts of her.

When I have a daughter, I will teach her to be herself because at the end of the day, that will be the greatest gift she can give to God, herself, and the rest of humanity.

Respect is Not a Commodity

We don't always think about it but respect is a big thing. People need to feel respected before they respect you and there is not a single definition for respect. Everybody needs respect in a different way and you can't buy respect in a store like a commodity as a Swahili proverb says Heshima ni kitu cha bure.

The Difference between Respect and Fear

There are times that we claim to respect certain people or things while we actually fear such things. A healthy amount of fear can sometimes help humans to stay on track. On the other hand, excessive fear is harmful as it can lead to one attempting to get through life by not understanding the true meaning of respecting another human in their entirety.

How To Explore Others Beliefs

To some extent we are usually keen with the scope of our beliefs. We sometimes don't want to necessarily learn more about others beliefs. This is where we err. We need to be open minded and willing to learn and appreciate others belief systems. Here are some ways to accomplish that:

• Don't assume that your personal beliefs about religion, philosophy, or anything are the final say
• Don't make quick conclusions about why people see things the way they do
• Be patient and ask others more about their beliefs
• Find ways to establish connections between your beliefs and that of others
• Last but not least, respect others beliefs even if you will never embrace them

Respecting Your Significant Other

In every culture there will be different traditions practised which will either emphasize respect for the male or female partner. But at the end of the day don't we all love being respected? Here are some reasons why respect is important:

1. Respect shows that you are invested in the relationship
2. Respect shows that you value your partner's entire personhood
3. Respect shows that you are trustworthy and can keep the deepest kinds of secrets without harboring judgement

Beauty and confidence go hand in hand

Can I share something today with you ladies? Beauty is confidence and confidence is a beautifier and beauty. So do you want to be beautiful? Then be confident. And are you confident? Then wow you are beautiful. Everybody has some beauty in them so don't wait to find out many years later. Know that today and live it out. Remember you are beautiful no matter what!!! And celebrate the beauty in others!!!

 

Self -worth is critical

Where do you get your sense of self-worth? For some it might mainly be from others.  But what's tricky about that? Well it's like giving people the right to define you. Who gave them the right? Maybe you? Whatever the case, just learn to respect you before respecting others; Know your worth!

Attitude determines your altitude

There are times in life when you might feel like nothing is working out. You might even feel like giving up, and simply just existing for the sake of it. But a bad attitude won't take you so far. So let us learn to change the inner parts of us beginning with our attitudes....which is a changeable thing before seeking to change the outer circumstances.

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Nelson Mandela once said, "For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others." What does this quote make you think about? It makes me realize that a lot of things in life are so interconnected whether they are bad or good. If Mandela realized his personal freedom was not everything it means he realized that he was just a part of the bigger picture of freedom. So in whatever you do today whether you are a college student, writer, waitress or chef remember you are just a part of a larger goal. Basically let us be less selfish today.That’s all for today…next time!