Respect

Who do you respect?  Your parents, teachers, friends, boss, etc.?

First look up the definition of respect.  Next, make a list of people you know that fit the description. Did you put yourself on the list?  No? Why not? Put yourself at the top of the list emotionally. We have to respect ourselves just as much as, if not more than, others.  

I have a long list of people I respect and for the longest time I wouldn’t have considered putting myself on there.  But why not? There was a “I’m not worthy” issue and a “why would I respect me?” thing. Then I thought about it and determined if I didn’t respect myself or think I’m worthy, then why would anyone else?  WOW! What a revelation! I started looking at my thoughts and feelings towards myself and began making changes in my wording and the way I treated myself. I am now at the top of my list and will remain there.  Did you put yourself at the top like I suggested? If not, then why?

If you want others to consider you in a positive way, it must first come from you – regardless of what positive emotion it is.  If you want others to respect you, you have to respect you. If you want others to feel you are worthy, then you have to feel you are worthy.  You want others to love you, guess what? You have to love you. In a way, it’s like a mirror.    

What do you see when you look in the mirror?  Is it a true reflection? If you’re not at the top of your list, tear up that paper and write a new list.  

Make 2020 your year of R.E.S.P.E.C.T ! {go on and sing it, you know you want to 😉 }