Monday, July 13, 2009

Respect

In order to be respected you need to give it. There are very few people that I know that I could say I respect, because in turn they have not given it or have done nothing to deserve it. I'm getting tired of hearing men complain about how women are "hoes" and making disrespectful comments to them. On the contrary women need to stop man bashing-obviously he wasn't a good dude, so move on and find a better one. Women and men need to find a mutual respect for one another. If one gender does something, it shouldn't be judged if the other does it as well. Women and men are equal, it's 2009 for Christ's sake. And another thing, if you have something to say to someone, say it to them-passive aggressive/indirect shit is really childish. Grow up.

1 comment:

Kate Starr said...

Amen. I just feel like why absorb so much negativity and then displace it so generally. Every situation is unique in itself for men AND women, and although we set out moralistic values for ourselves and wish to adhere to them, in reality you gotta take everything as a case by case experience. key word: everything. I think a lot of people broadcast themselves, or vocalize themselves in an ideal light. But, things are not always as crystal clear, or simple as we may want to make them. There is so much more involved. People need to stop, breathe and refocus their energy on developing and bettering themselves.

“Be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. Talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet. Make all your friends feel there is something in them. Look at the sunny side of everything. Think only of the best, work only for the best, and expect only the best. Be as enthusiastic about success of others as you are about your own. Forget the mistakes of the past and press on the greater achievements of the future. Give everyone a smile. Spend so much time improving yourself that you have no time left to criticize others. Be too big for worry and too noble for anger.”