End of THe Year Theme

There were many lessons learned this year but the biggest one that stays with me the most is the concept of RESPECT. Respect for oneself, others, things, life in general. Respect for elders, parents, friends, relatives, co-workers; the list is endless.  My question to you is, “What makes it so hard to find respect for yourself?”  ”What makes it so hard to find respect for other’s?”  So often people I treat come to me angry because the theme of their anger is they felt that they were not respected…somehow they felt that they were treated unfairly. Has this happened to you? Do you feel that someone has disrespected you. Are you being disrespectful to yourself, to  those you say you love?  How do you speak to each other? What quality time to do you spend with them and give to yourself. There are so many ways to respect yourself and other’s and not be selfish about it. The old saying goes, “If you can’t respect yourself … then you can’t respect other’s.” I believe there is truth in this… how would you even know who to extend respect to, if you don’t give it to yourself?  So a new Year is upon us in less then 24 hours, why not start now… how you ask?  Look at yourself in the mirror. What do you see? What do you like? What do you dislike? Begin to appreciate YOU. What you stand for… and build upon the positive. Positive affirmations.. say to yourself starting today.. I am a wonderful person. I believe in myself.. make up more for yourself.. the list of affirmations are endless. Happy New Year.