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"Respect denotes both a positive feeling of esteem for a person or other entity (such as a nation or a religion), and also specific actions and conduct representative of that esteem. Respect can be a specific feeling of regard for the actual qualities of the one respected (e.g., "I have great respect for her judgment"). It can also be conduct in accord with a specific ethic of respect. Rude conduct is usually considered to indicate a lack of respect, disrespect, whereas actions that honor somebody or something indicate respect."-- Wikipedia

As CEOofMyHouse I think that it is time that the important things are defined... yesterday appreciation, today respect, tomorrow there will be another one.  Having respect for someone and showing respect can often be difficult.  It seems that so many people (if not everyone) have such a struggle within themselves.  We have a difficult time saying what we mean, meaning what we say and/or doing what we say.  I do think that we have so many ways of communicating... that at the end of the day if you respect or have positive feelings of esteem for people then the attitude behind what you say or how you act will show through.  If you have not been such a respectful person in the past, I do believe that you can become respectful... and if you have been respectful most of your life, I believe you can become bitter.  Wikipedia does not say anything about respecting yourself... I think that if you have a positive feeling of esteem for yourself (not to be confused with a cocky ego) and life, your attitude will be positive.  Finding or having someone or many people to respect is a blessing often taken for granted.  Try being a positive role model, respect yourself and others, be open to new things, educate yourself, communicate with others, respect others point of view.  If you find all of this overwhelming... then just smile!! After all... "A smile is the universal welcome." ~Max Eastman

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