Self Respect
As youngsters, we learned that one aspect of harmony stems from respecting those around us. Comprehending the value of respect and the behaviors worthy of respect, in turn, prepared us to develop a sense of respect for ourselves. Self-respect is a unique trait because forging it does not require that we compare ourselves to others and it peacefully coexists with failure. While it can be simply described as liking yourself the way you are, the conditions behind that sense of like are complex. Self-respect is a product of your esteem for yourself and your respect for others. It is an amalgamation of self-love, confidence, independence, courage, and responsibility. The Chinese character for "self-respect" means "respecting your own." Where self-esteem fails us, self-respect is there to help us maintain crucial peace of mind.
People with strong feelings of respect for their minds and bodies typically avoid situations that are potentially harmful and they don't compromise their own beliefs or put themselves down to please others. They accept their identities, such as businesswoman, father, or baker, without feeling pressured to become anxious over what they are not. Self-respect means being able to take responsibility for one's own actions, accepting the consequences without worrying about the opinions of others. Self-respecting people have the courage to fix their mistakes. There can be pride in self-respect, in taking satisfaction in positive accomplishments and honorable behaviors. It is a form of contentment, yet one that strives always to reach new heights of goodness, self-control, and caring.
People with self-respect tend to encourage self-respect in others by reminding them that everyone has value and everyone is deserving of acceptance. But self-respect is not something taken from others. It is a wonderful feeling that comes to us when we begin to realize the good within ourselves.
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