Do Not Seek Reputation, Seek Respect.
In reputation, there is a polarity hidden. Those who seek reputation seek that which is the most acceptable to others. For some, reputation is largely about attaining the status in a society; they seek reputation at any price, which can eventually result in their, not the best, reputation.
In respect, there is no polarity. Respect has a positive interpretation. However, when respect is motivated by a fear, or feeling of duty, such motivation cannot be a true foundation of respect.
One earns respect because of one’s character, knowledge, qualities or abilities, by being considerate, kind and respectful. Respect can be afforded not only to a person, but to an inanimate object, to nature, to any that permeates through physical, mental, and spiritual levels, as well.
One conducts oneself as a respectful person due his ability to recognize the value of the mutual respect for each other. It is an ability of not judging but respecting others’ sacred space and time they have grown and lived in, their achievements, values, their excellence. Respect is about support, instead of tearing down the person. It reinforces self-esteem, good will, and honoring each other.
Start with respecting yourself, as if you do not respect yourself, you cannot truly respect others.
There is an abode, an abode of wisdom,
of calm, peace and respect for yourself,
an abode that is within.
There is a shrine that you need to discover,
…
… the above verse is from Illumination: Getting to Know the Invisible You, the 2nd book of the Purposeful Mind series, that is available for purchase at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0067FEJAO .
“… Strike a balance of being in your centre of power but do not forget others. Be kind to others and they will be kind to you. Be respectful towards others and they will be respectful towards you.
But start with yourself. Be kind to yourself. Be respectful to yourself. All will be returned to you tenfold. Give and you will be given. Ask and you shall receive the answer. Seek and it will be revealed. Such is the law…”
The above text is from Awaken, Spirit Is Calling, a 2012 Global eBook Awards Finalist.
AWAKEN! is available in paperback at: http://www.amazon.com/AWAKEN-Spirit-Calling-Helena-Kalivoda/dp/0987752154
and in Kindle format at: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005D8HOP8
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Namaste and be well. Helena
For more information about Helena Kalivoda and her books visit her website at http://www.booksbyhelena.ca
