R-E-S-P-E-C-T

I recently read that the song with this title was rated the top song of all time, above even Stairway to Heaven. Heaven is a great goal to strive for, and I have nothing against Led Zeppelin, but any song that's about respect should get top billing, IMHO.

Respecting yourself and those around you is a fundamental tenant of a good life. People want to be around someone who treats them well, and who carries themselves with that dignity borne of such a respect of oneself.

Yesterday I heard a presentation from two engaging, energetic speakers on job and career searching. One of the speakers made the point that if you demand respect you'll get it, and I couldn't agree more. In fact, whatever you ask for in life you'll get, sooner or later.

So what are you demanding? Are you treating yourself the way you deserve to be treated? The way you want to be treated?