In the entry "A precious Gift",
I began exploration of what it means to be Respectful by taking a look at the
dictionary definition which defines Respect as "to treat with propriety and
consideration". Having extensively explored the meaning of propriety, let’s
take a look at what can be ascertained from the word "consideration".
Again first and foremost we learn to be Respectful toward Self. This then
facilitates being Respectful toward others.
Consideration:
- careful thought
Careful is perhaps best understood as "watchful of one’s thoughts or actions"
and "cautious".
That is to say Respect requires a certain awareness that allows us to monitor
what is happening and what we are doing throughout the day to ensure that what
we do and think is of one a-chord with our daily choice (see First Breath).