Esteem perhaps describes ‘Respect’ the best way than all other synonyms. Respect is intangible but is the most powerful tool for human awakening. It suddenly makes you feel alive, especially if you are a ‘nobody’, and lower in the ladder in the social hiearchy.
Some may say ‘love’ is the most coveted element of life. But I would think with respect, love would come automatically. Let’s look at some of the powerful elements that will come as a byproduct of respect.
With respect will come the sense of being alive, a sense of esteem inching towards ‘admiration’.
With respect will come the sense of freedom, a sense of doing things of your own choice.
With respect will come the sense of being equal to others, a sense of being part of the society, the world.
With respect will come the sense of pride, a sense of value attached with whatever you do/you are doing.
With respect will come the sense of expression, a sense of holding on to your views/practices.
With respect will come the sense of being unique, a sense of being accepted in the crowd.
To sum up, respect, to me is the element that I would like to have from people, and I in turn would give to everyone around me. Whatever social hierarchy he or she may come from.
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