We hear it a lot – either demanding we get it from others or wanting to believe that we are people whom respect others.
So I decided to look into this
A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
“the director had a lot of respect for Douglas as an actor”
synonyms: esteem, regard, high regard, high opinion, acclaim, admiration, approbation, approval, appreciation, estimation, favour, popularity, recognition, veneration, awe, reverence, deference, honour, praise, homage
“the respect due to a great artist”
Imagine if when we dealt with each other as employers and leaders, husbands and wives, parents and children, friends and neighbours, if we held people in high regard for their abilities and qualities. If we focused on ‘hey thanks for speaking to me with such grace or helping me out here, your wonderful keeping the babies whilst I go see my friends or your an amazing sister whom always listens to me’
We find it so easy to focus on people’s lack, mistakes and shortcomings.
As Muslims it’s even more important for us to really digest m this and try our best to apply this to our own lives and always look towards people with respect – respect is a doing word: you have to act to show it’
This principle is something I learnt in my psychology and counselling journey – and you will be surprised to see how many lives can become empowered and uplifted just with the application of creating a respectful environment for them when they attend counselling.
Reminder for myself that respect I apply to my clients is something that should be there always
Beautiful reminder Alhamdulilah
Source: startupmuslim
