Respect is Earned?

[FixXxer]

Respect is earned..
or so I've learned..

though I see it as a two way street..
and will attempt to meet..

people half way..
or visit each other occasion-al-ay..

----

but if what is given is not some how returned..
do not be surprised if a bridge is temporarily burned..

and so i see what it means when..
people make that statement..

 

[emkee_reinvented]

Or given.

The simplest way i found around this is the 3 times rule. Basically its when someone fuck's you 3 times. He/ she or it will probably do it a fourth time.

An extension to this simple life rule is to give loved ones some more slack and unknowns lesser. Likewise importantcy matters things that are not that important should imo just be ignored.

Also reviewing yourself this way helps. Would i wanna be treated by someone like i just did. Self reflection, as i obviously broke those rules myself probably many times.

But this will save me from disappointment and makes it easier to channel frustration about others action's. It also set personal boundaries which is good although one should always evaluate every situation individually. As there is the chance of getting arrogant or prejudice.

Another tool very useful but not something that is operational in every person is intuition and integrity. Use em!

 

[FixXxer]

Well worded response. I appreciate every word.
I agree completely, Thank you.

 

[Lil'LinaptkSix]

Respect is burned

in the real world.

op: seems a reasonale expectaion, ideal or request... too bad others eat repect and return scorn and exploitation.

 

[emkee_reinvented]

'Today live like a warrior. let yesterday burn, burn it in a fire' Matisyahu

 

[FixXxer]

'Today live like a warrior. let yesterday burn, burn it in a fire' Matisyahu

learn what needs to be learned until it is useless.. and light it up, forget it ever happened

in the real world.

op: seems a reasonale expectaion, ideal or request... too bad others eat repect and return scorn and exploitation.

sad but true, based on history.. possibly even current events....
but if you see a problem with this idea, and partake..

"doesn't fighting fire with fire make the fire bigger?" -- My son, 5 years old.

you can only control yourself, and be an example that the world is not the place people make it out to be.
---unless of course this is your vision?

What Kind of Person do you want to be?

Respect is burned

Does that mean:

you will burn me for respecting you?
you will respect me more for burning you?
..other?

Please, do not take my kindness for weakness..

I am duality.. and my shadow side is just as strong as my light..

i do not like hurting people for nothing..
but i am not afraid to be "the mirror"
and treat you however how you treat me.

Think for Yourself