Aaaand we’re back. Well, I’m back. Well, not really back ‘cuz that implies that I actually went somewhere when I indeed, did not. But here I am, like the prodigal daughter, returning to her mindspeak. It’s been a while since I’ve offered a blog to read. Even longer that I’ve taken the time to indulge myself. So here goes.
Respect. It’s a little word, but it makes or breaks everything. From a marriage to a sibling relationship, boyfriend woes to parent-teacher interaction. Without it people resort to their human nature. It’s easier to not respect than it is to make an effort. An effort in patience, to hear the other person out. An effort in changing the tone of your voice to not set in motion the wrath of dad. An effort in communication. oooo. there’s my favorite word. COMMUNICATION. Sorry, I get distracted. So, respect requires effort. Who wants to have one more thing to do? People who don’t want to alienate those they love. People who prefer to grow old with someone. People who really do care what you have to say.
So with respect we all walk around with Coke’s in our hand, animated birds singing and our life’s soundtrack playing some catchy tune from our ipod, right? YOU GOT IT! no. not really. But it can open doors. It can open hearts and doors. Respect conveys that you hold that other person in esteem, or in high regard. Simply put, it tells them you consider them, they matter. Even if it merely states that you think the other person is better than, oh let’s say a pile of sticks , AWESOME! We don’t have to love the person we respect. Heck. we don’t even have to like them. We just need to respect them as creatures made in the image of God. Wow. How’s that for perspective?
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