Treat OTHERS with respect no matter what.

R – E – S – P – E – C – T.

Respect is about treating others the way you would want to be treated, at all times and in all situations. Being respectful means extending to others the patience, courtesy, kindness, and politeness that you, yourself, would want to receive.

How we treat others

Treat others with kindness. Is that how you want to be treated? Treat others with honesty, brutal honestly. Is that how you want to be treated? Treat others with apprehensiveness. Is that how you want to be treated?

Think about your behavior before you decide. Generally what you give out is what you get back. You should also know that what you give out what is inside. So your inside feelings are what comes out even if you are using the right words, they may have an awkwardness to them because you might not necessarily feel them. Understand?

 Principles To Make You Treat People Better

If you want to know how others treat you, the best starting place is to look at how you treat others.

And if you don’t like the way you’re treated, there’s only one course of action–to change your own behavior, because you can’t change anyone else’s.

Relationships function like a mirror–eventually that change will reflect back onto how you are treated.

Here are important principles to remember about how to treat others:

Instead of judging people by their past, stand by them and help them build their future. 

Everyone has a past. Some are a source of pride, and others are best left behind. But whatever their past, people do change and grow, so instead of judging, stand by and support them as they move toward their future. Treat them with respect and make their journey your own.

        Listen with curiosity, speak with candor, and act with integrity. 

Listening and curiosity allow relationships to thrive. Speaking your truth allows people to be honest with themselves and with you, and acting with integrity keeps relationships on a high standard. Relationships need curiosity to grow, candor to deepen, and integrity to continue.

Treat everyone with kindness–not because they are kindhearted, but because you are. 

One of the greatest gifts we can give another is kindness. If someone is in need, lend a helping hand. Don’t do it only for the people you like and respect–that’s easy–but also for the ones who drive you crazy and those you don’t even know. True kindness lies in the act of giving without the expectation of getting something in return.

Don’t try to make yourself great by making someone else look small.

The moment you think you have the right to belittle others because you are better than they are is the moment you prove you have no power. People tend to make others feel how they themselves feel, whether it’s great or small. If you can’t offer help, support, or love, at least do everything in your power not to hurt them or make them feel small. Treat everyone you meet with honor.

Remember, everyone has a story. 

It may be something they’ve gone through in the past or something they’re still dealing with, but remember that behavior doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Everyone has inner battles and issues. Withhold judgment and instead offer the consideration you’d like to receive.

We don’t meet people by accident. 

Every person you meet will have a role in your life, be it big or small. Some will help you grow, some will hurt you, some will inspire you to do better. At the same time, you are playing some role in their lives as well. Know that paths cross for a reason and treat people with significance.

Synchronistic Encounters You Will Have with People on your Journey:

1. The ones who awaken us.

Many people in our lives do not stay around for long. They stop by to remind us of our goals, dreams, and then they go on their merry way. The Universe sends us such people so that we may stay focused on our goals and take steps to reach them.

2. Those that remind us.

In life, we come across people who keep us from straying off the path. They keep us on the right road to success and happiness. While these people are often temporary, they leave a lasting impact on our souls.

3. Those who push us to grow.

Certain people are teachers, people that show us sometimes difficult lessons that will further our development. These people will teach us things that we may have struggled to learn on our own.

4. Those who hold space.

Some people we meet are present for such a short amount of time they seem insignificant. Whether you run into them in a cafe, on a bus, or simply pass them on the street. You make small talk with them but never further a connection, these are the people who hold space for us.

5. Those who stay.

A small percentage of those we encounter in our lives will actually stay with us forever. These people are rare and usually difficult to find, but they are by far the most valuable we will meet. Whether they are close friends, significant others, or family, they have the largest impact on our lives. These people lift you up when you fall and help you grow. Their presence alone is enough to push you to do things that generally would not be possible. In order to find these rare individuals, one must be patient with the universe, they will come along sooner or later. When you connect with these special people, they will be with you forever. Courtesy by Baraka Mistretta  

The best teachers are those who don’t tell you how to get there but show the way.

There is no better joy then helping people see a vision for themselves, seeing them go to levels higher than they ever would have imagined on their own. But that doesn’t mean you have to fix them or enable them; instead, guide them to the source of their own power. Offer them support and motivation as they find their own way and show you what they’re capable of. All you have to do is believe in them.

Never look down on someone unless you are helping them up. 

We like to think of life as a meritocracy, so it’s easy to look down on someone who isn’t as successful or accomplished or well educated as you are. But you have no idea how far that person has already climbed or where they will end up. Time could easily reverse your positions, so be sure you treat everyone with dignity.

“You become strong by lifting others up, not pulling them down.” “Happiness has two hands: one with strength for lifting up heavy hearts and a gentle hand for tickling.” “The most beautiful people are those who bring out the beauty in others.” “The poor can dream.

Appreciate those who have supported you, forgive those who have hurt you, help those who need you.

 Business is complicated, life is complex, and leadership is difficult. Treat all people–including yourself–with love and compassion, and you can’t go wrong.

Treat people the way you want to be treated and life will instantly get better.

There is no moral duty to respect everyone; some people are unworthy of our esteem. But we do have a duty to treat everyone with respect, whether they deserve it or not. It is our values we uphold and our character we demonstrate when we treat others with respect. Michael Josephson

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