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| Level Your Life - [The Level of Respect][1.45] |
Respect
The warrior is intent on demonstrating the virtue of
respect - for self, co-workes,teammates,coaches and opponents. There are many
ways of being disrespectful in life: showing up late for work/practise, not
learning the routines and plays, refusing to give your all, behaving
innappropriaetely,yelling at others, using sarcam and the biggest of all -
failure to hustle.
Respect coincides with the Zen teaching "do the
right thing".
Respect is really about developing relationships in an
environment of integrity,positive communication,trust,loyality,compassion and
dignity.
An attitude of respect is crucial in achieving
high-level performance.Healthy relationships are built on trust and loyalty
through positive communication and forgiveness. The key is to respect all
others as you would like to be respected.
In Chinese,the symbols for respect express the understanding that respect for others
begins with respect for yourself. Think of throwing a stone in the center of a
pond and how every ripple reaching outward begins at the single point where the
stone initially dropped in. In the same way, all respect for others begin with
self-respect. With such respect, you create an environment that is conducive to
extraordniary performance.
Respect is one aspect of love. When you feel loved-
you will easily go the (extra) distance - do what is asked of you and more.
When you respect and love others, you don´t lose power or control; you gain it.
A lack of respect creates resistance,alienation and resentment - even revolt.
According to the I Ching, the ancient chinese book of
change, respect of others creates spirit of loyalty.
Declaration: When I demonstrate the heart-driven
virtue of respect for myself an others, I create environments where great accomplishments are
not only possible but inevitable.Success is the by-product of respect and love.
Reflection: Under what circumstances do I demonstrate
a lack of respect for myself or others ? What can i do to change that
[paraphrased and inspired by Spirit of the Dancing Warrior]
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