The Dalai Lama hits the nail on the head with this quote. There is nothing more important than respect. When one learns to respect one's self, there is nothing that can not be done. When one respects others, there is nothing that can not be accomplished. When one takes responsibility for her actions, she is willing to learn from her mistakes and grow in her accomplishments.
Throughout my experiences in violence, respect was lacking not only by the perpetrator but by me, the victim. I did not have the knowledge and belief in myself to know that I deserved to be treated better. When one does not respect herself, she does not hold anyone else accountable for respecting her.
Throughout my experiences in violence, respect was lacking not only by the perpetrator but by me, the victim. I did not have the knowledge and belief in myself to know that I deserved to be treated better. When one does not respect herself, she does not hold anyone else accountable for respecting her.