Respect

For your consideration…

Respect…due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions of others.

Our message today is about respect for ourselves and each other. It is important that we have both if we truly want to understand and practice respect.

At its root…at its foundation…we have to know that each of us have our own beliefs, cultures, religions, opinions, rights, wants, needs, feelings, etc. We will never completely agree with one another. We are individuals..one of a kind. That makes us blessed. We can learn and grow from another. We are meant to learn and grow from one another. To do that we need to respect who they are. And we need to respect ourselves.

That is the HOPE. And so it is.

Bit by bit, piece by piece, HOPE by HOPE action steps anyone can take..

-Affirm…“I am loved.”

-Meditate/pray…ask…”What is my next step for my highest good and the highest good of all?”

-Drink lots of water.

-Get outdoors and take in at least 10 deep breaths.

-Respect ourselves and others.

What made me smile yesterday…

-A beautiful day.

-A good walk with Jul, Dianne, Lisa, and Louie around Rolling Hills.

-Lunch with Dianne.

-Catching up with Shannon. She had a busy few days hosting 5 of AJ’s MSU friends. Prayers to all of MSU as they start back to class today.

-A good book.

Love, Blessings, and Gratitude,

Rev. Chris