Day 26 - Respect

The life of peace excludes no one. If we wish to create a culture of peace, we need to accept others for who they are.

Reflection
  • What does it mean to be respectful?
  • How does showing respect contribute to nonviolence?
Action
  • Write down five examples of respectful words or actions.
  • As you interact with people today, listen to what they have to say with respect.
  • The act of listening has a calming effect on others, even if they are in a heated tirade, just listening models a nonviolent response.
“I speak to everyone in the same way, whether he is the garbage man or the president of the university.”
Albert Einstein
"Make improvements, not excuses. Seek respect, not attention."
Roy T. Bennett
“I have a respect for manners as such, they are a way of dealing with people you don't agree with or like.”
Margaret Mead
“Respect for the rights of others means peace.”
Benito Juarez
“Be modest, be respectful of others, try to understand.”
Lakhdar Brahimi
“I speak to everyone in the same way, whether he is the garbage man or the president of the university.”
Albert Einstein
"Make improvements, not excuses. Seek respect, not attention."
Roy T. Bennett
“I have a respect for manners as such, they are a way of dealing with people you don't agree with or like.”
Margaret Mead
“Respect for the rights of others means peace.”
Benito Juarez
“Be modest, be respectful of others, try to understand.”
Lakhdar Brahimi
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Day 26