Respect & trust

It is difficult to assume your role in any relationship, when underestimated basics such as respect and trust are lacking; challenging your confidence and self-assurance. Having gone through some related experiences recently, I feel that I should expound on the topic (lightly). When I fall off my fortress wall, I like to apply the principles found in the simple life lessons and teachings given to me at a young age. It's important for me to revisit these principles as often as necessary.

Ambition and the fragile seeds germinating
Respect is part of the basics of life and co-existence; both the respect being given and that being received. Respect is earned and also granted. I was brought up to believe that trust stems from respect and that both trust and respect fuel positive relationships. Trust is a privilege and a fragile one at that. Trust breeds loyalty and loyalty breeds care. Care brings forth compassion.

Generally, trust will be lost before respect is lost, leaving a slim chance for repair in the relationship. Regaining trust is a long process requiring acceptance and mostly, the will to allow the effort necessary to reintroduce the possibility of trust into the relationship. When respect is lost, it never seems to come back. What a shame.

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