“Make improvements, not excuses. Seek Respect, not attention”.
I believe it is safe to say that everyone wants to be respected. But while many sit by idly waiting to be respected, they often forget that respect is a two-way street. You can’t gain respect without first respecting others. Respect is about valuing people, regardless of who they are.
If a person is demanding respect, they probably aren’t earning it. You earn respect by making it a daily habit. Not just a courtesy. We need to make showing respect a daily choice. Because when we do, these habits help foster healthy relationships and a compassionate society. It starts by valuing other people’s perspectives, honouring diversity and showing self-respect.
It’s easy to make excuses not to show respect in given circumstances, especially when it seems like you are the only person making an effort. But if we stop putting our time and energy into showing respect, then the likelihood of others showing respect also decreases dramatically. It only takes one person to make a change but also only one person to stop the progress.
Your energy and presence dictate how the world and those around you treat you. Focus on having high regard and respect towards life and other people and act in a way that makes people want to respect you.
As is customary, I would like to end with a quote, this one from author Roy T. Bennett.
“Make improvements, not excuses. Seek Respect, not attention”.
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