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Respect begets RESPECT!


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REFUSE TO LET PEOPLE WALK ON ME

The book is simply reminding us that God created us in His own image, unique and priceless in all His creation. 

If we allow OTHERS to treat us badly, bully or disrespect us in anyway, we are allowing THEM to belittle our Creator as well.

We sometimes mistake HUMILITY and MEEKNESS to be the way out of unhealthy situations, 
allowing  users, pushers, bullies and steamroller types to continue to walk on us, because we want their needs to be put first. 

NO! If we want to make a difference in this world, we all NEED to learn to RESPECT ourselves and others.

I've learned through the years that I needed to speak up for myself. 

Until I learn to advocate for myself, people around me will continue to make fun of me; put me down and walk on me.

It is a NO, NO!

Show me that you are worth emulating; show me that you are perfect and never make mistakes; show me how good you really are... until you do so, best to choose your words.

I will respect you for your beliefs, for who you are and for what you have achieved. BUT that stops there, because I REFUSE to let you walk on ME!

I will speak my mind, and will let you know it is uncalled for.

Let us learn our lessons together.

Until then, RESPECT BEGETS RESPECT.

NAMASTE.

-day 134


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  1. T.R.AureliusApril 29, 2012 at 3:05 AM

    true, we all need to respect on another...,
    I had the similar post about respect, i think you have read it already? hehe

    :))

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  2. Arvin U. de la PeñaApril 29, 2012 at 11:02 PM

    may mga tao talaga na hindi marunong rumespeto....nakakadahilan pa iyan ng pag aaway....

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  3. Mai FloresMay 1, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    This is so true! I've experienced being bullied before. But everything turned out for the better when I finally got the courage to stand up for myself.

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  4. swexieMay 1, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    Respect begets respect. It's sad that people seem to forget about the basic value of respect. Even sadder that some people don't respect their own self. Everybody should learn to know their worth, not for pride, but for respect. =)

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  5. marriMay 2, 2012 at 12:38 AM

    I always say this: "if you want to be respected, you should respect others first"
    Set a good example in order that people will treat you pleasantly as well.

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    1. Gemma | My DailiesMay 4, 2012 at 8:00 AM

      true.. pero life is life, palaging may antagonist :(

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  6. MissGennDMay 2, 2012 at 12:54 AM

    It's ok not to like everyone, but respect for each and every one is a must!

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  7. NhilMay 2, 2012 at 1:37 AM

    Imagine if we all give each other the respect we need, sana wala ng away di ba? The world would have been a more peaceful place to live and we will develop new friendships through the years. :)

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  8. april :)May 2, 2012 at 4:15 AM

    ohhh i should read that book :3

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  9. ChaMay 2, 2012 at 5:55 AM

    Sometimes we have to choose out battles. I always stand for what I believe in and almost always that stand gets me into trouble. I mean a lot of people felt intimidated because I speak my mind so my bro want me to mellow down 'coz he said God gave me a second chance to life and he said I must enjoy it and forget being right.

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    1. Gemma | My DailiesMay 4, 2012 at 8:05 AM

      ... maybe to be in moderation always is the best. We can't afford to be put down, no justification for that!.. but we also need to humble ourselves esp if we are in the wrong.

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  10. SweethestiaMay 2, 2012 at 6:11 AM

    Respect really makes a good human being. It is so good to have a healthy environment.

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  11. yuukiMay 2, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    so true, you should know how to respect and uphold yourself otherwise people will never realize you're worth...

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  12. athenaMay 2, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    respect truly is key to relationships with all people.
    it is also very important to respect oneself too.

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  13. merlmdMay 2, 2012 at 10:12 PM

    Before you can respect yourself, you must love yourself.

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  14. markpogiMay 3, 2012 at 4:02 AM

    Respect oneself first. Others would follow. ^_^

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  15. Bien NonoyMay 3, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    agree, "Respect begets respect"

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  16. ArgeeMay 3, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    So true. Everyone deserves respect :) I remember being in a school where the motto was: "Respect for self, respect for others" It all begins with respecting the self :)

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  17. tessMay 4, 2012 at 9:21 PM

    I respect others because I want them to respect me too.But there are others who really don't know how to respect especially to elders.True, respecting others is lie respecting God.

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  18. chrisairMay 7, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    Sometimes what you believe is wrong you need to understand also if anu ba yung ugat ng problema, maging matimbang din sana tayu

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