“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.”-- Philippians 2:3 (KJV)
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I’m an
average person. I don’t have seven acronyms behind my name. I have one ancient bachelor’s
degree in Humanities with an English Emphasis.
I also have
a lifetime of experience in being socially awkward and disrespected. That’s why
it’s now my mission to spread hope, love, and respect.
We all need
healing—in our own ways. I consider myself to be an amateur doctor of the spirit.
Let’s restore
our life force. I’m sick of being sidelined, aren’t you? (If you have a perfect life, congratulations. You're reading the wrong blog.😉)
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We all deserve respect
We can learn
something from everyone we meet. We can have experiences, or travel, through
their eyes.
Quora.com (a curated website of questions and
answers.)
Everyone
deserves empathy and consideration, because we’re all human.
Respect helps
us grow and learn. It’s also reciprocal. (Individuals get courtesy and trust in
return.) If we’re loyal, humble, and respectful, we’re more likely to get lifted
up.
Think Outside the Box
People put themselves
in groups, or boxes. They may feel they don’t have to respect anyone outside of
those groupings.
“Rather than
focus on how we are all human beings, we get specific in how we identify
ourselves.”
“We all deserve
to be respected, despite our differences.”
Humans can’t
treat each other as objects. That’s dehumanizing.
“Individuals are not some-thing, but
some-one.” Nobody should care
only for people who are “useful” to them.
Thought question: Do we want our children to love us
only because we’re helpful to them? Hmmm?
Children
expect to be loved by their parents. That’s their birthright. Most children don’t
anticipate being kicked out of the house if they’re flawed.
Rethinking Attitude
All of us make
plenty of mistakes. No one is exempt. Individuals easily get frustrated and
offended. This can lead to resentment. The bitterness deepens. Some may lash
out at the nearest target.
The bully should turn that around. Would he or she
want to be showered with contempt?
God’s respect for us
How much
higher is God’s attitude toward us: his children? We’re all created in His
image.
For God, it’s not about performance. It’s not
about earthly success. “The first shall
be last, and the last shall be first…” (Matthew
20:16)
My Conclusion
“Be kindly affectioned one to another with
brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;”-- Romans 12:10 (KJV)
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“If one by one we counted people out
For the least sin, it would take us
long
To get so we had no one left to live
with,
For to be social is to be forgiving.”—Robert
Frost
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“We must shift our allegiances
from fear to curiousity, from
attachment to letting go,
from control to trust, and
from entitlement to humility.”—Angeles
Arrien
On a lighter
note, please enjoy this hilarious video. It’s from this season’s America’s Got Talent. Kabir Singh is of
Indian heritage. The comedian highlights cultural misunderstandings and
differences:
Are you fearful, or curious;
forgiving, or judgmental; humble, or entitled?
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