RESPECT

Growing up as a child in the South Western part of Nigeria, I was taught that those who to give respect to are the elders in the society and  best way to respect them is by  kneeling or prostrating to greet them. 

        But, is that all about Respect? No. So what is the meaning of the word RESPECT?

Respect is an attitude of putting people into consideration. Meaning that to respect someone is to bear that person in mind. Are you familiar with the saying that, "the way to a successful relationship is Respect"? Rightly said, but a lot of people limit the meaning of this statement to kneeling and greetings and all that.

Respect truly is a sincere act of placing Value on personalities of people, you first. Who then should you Respect?

There are two people on earth you must Respect. They are, YOURSELF AND OTHERS. 

      YOURSELF: It is obvious that a lot of people are missing out in the way of destiny because of the lack of this truth to respect themselves. To respect yourself is to place a high level standard around your life. To respect yourself is to sit down with yourself and fracture out how you want your life to be and invest vigorously in and on yourself.  Respect yourself and  build an edge around your life that will not allow just any body to penetrate any how. Respect yourself by highly valuing your own personality, talents and all you have. When you respect yourself truly you will always remember to put a smile on your face every time.When you respect yourself you will always remember to take a good care of your own health. You respect yourself when you value and Respect the people that surrounds you. In short, to respect yourself is selflessly putting yourself and your interest into consideration at all the time. 

         OTHERS: A popular wise saying says, "Respect is Reciprocal". The Word 'Reciprocal' Means a two-way action, just like I purchase something from you and I give you the money for what I buy. 'Give and take'. This does not mean you Respect only those who Respect you, it just mean that you must give before you can take it back.

Respecting others is the act of placing others on high value. Value everyone that crosses your path. Put people into consideration, for instance, a boss will pay his workers' salaries because they work for him and he will not owe them because he Respects them. How? He will consider that, owning them can destruct their plans. And when such boss refuses to owe his workers, they Respect and Value him.

       And another mistake people make is that, they think you only need to Respect the Elders and Leaders. That is a fallacious thought. Shun it! You should Respect every other person that is not you, your children, younger ones, neighbours, and everyone that daily crosses your path . Consider them by sending complimentaries. Saying a good morning to someone with smiles on your face is an act of considering (Respecting) the person. Because when you do that he/she feels special.

         Respect cut across everything called you and others. When it's between you and others, Respect must reign. Respect is Reciprocal, learn today how to  Place Value on people.

THE PRINCIPLE OF LIFE ATTACHED TO RESPECT 

Respect attracts you to Favour.