I have discovered that everyone has a slightly different attitude about respect. Some people easily feel disrespected and for other people it takes a whole lot of disrespecting before they even notice! I fall into the latter category. It isn’t something that even matters too much to me. I prefer to appreciate the being Read More
photo © 2008 Karl-Ludwig Poggemann | more info (via: Wylio) Memorial Day reminds me of my Dad. He did not die in service to his country but he was definitely proud of his time as a Marine. I remember driving around our town in anticipation of a small parade and the chance to “buy”a little Read More
Respect is inherent in my being and yet it isn’t a word that passes over my lips. I prefer to offer up appreciation for someone-appreciation for their being. The word respect, in our culture, has been overused in my humble opinion. Children have been taught to respect their elders, respect authority figures, respect their Read More
I’m almost embarrassed to admit my difficulty in writing about respect this week. How do you put words to such a foundational element to being together and seeing each other for who we truly are. Respect is the basis for the likes of trust, tolerance, acceptance – and to tease it apart appears a Read More
First let us address the elephant in the room. Is there anyone else but me who cannot hear nor read this word without a tune starting up within your head, “R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Find out what it means to me…” Sing along. And once we are done, let’s just run with this: What DOES it mean Read More
As we are raising our children, my husband and I place a great deal of importance on Respect. Respect for self, respect for others, as well as respect for the world we live in. “Respect for ourselves guides our morals; Respect for others guides our manners.” ~ Laurence Sterne The other day at Kung Read More