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Respect

A Precondition for Intrafaith Engagement

Benjamin Barer | Posted 06.19.2013 | Religion
Read More: Respect, Intrafaith Dialogue, Judaism, Jewish Wisdom, Jewish Holidays, Jews, Jewish, Jewish Culture, Religion News
Benjamin Barer

We must make the compromises needed to ensure that we can laugh and cry together. I mean this literally and figuratively: we must become comfortable enough in each other's worlds to attend each other's funerals and weddings.

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Is This The Key To Preventing Missed Doctor Visits Among HIV Patients?

Posted 06.19.2013 | Healthy Living
Read More: HIV/AIDS, Video, Prevent Missed Doctor Visits, Hiv Treatments, Hiv Treatment, Patient Doctor Relationship, Bedside Manner, Respect, Doctor Visits, Healthy Living News

For people living with HIV, strict adherence to appointments and medication regimens is vital to managing their condition and keeping it from progress...

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Why It's Better To Be The Vulnerable One

Lisa Firestone | Posted 06.12.2013 | Healthy Living
Read More: Generosity, Marriage, Critical Inner Voice, Relationships, Defenses, Fear of Intimacy, Respect, Love, Arguments, Couples, Intimacy, Communication, Relationship Vulnerability, Relationship Advice, Vulnerability, Conscious Relationships, Healthy Living News
Lisa Firestone

While it may sometimes feel like we have to outsmart our feelings so as not to get hurt, when it comes to our relationships, we are far better off being vulnerable, making a practice of being the one who loves more.

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Grandma for a Day

Irene Tanner | Posted 06.07.2013 | Healthy Living
Read More: Disadvantages, Respect, Upbringing, Manners, Cultural Differences, Healthy Living News
Irene Tanner

My son has two dogs. My daughter has two cats. So that is the best I can claim in the grandchildren department. Most of my friends are my children's a...

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Change Our Story: Poison the River, Part 3

Peter Buffett | Posted 05.29.2013 | Impact
Read More: Social, Human Nature, Technology, Impact, Change Our Story, Power, Human, Peter Buffett, Progress, Universe, Change, Respect, Advancement, Cycle, Policy, Revolution, Video, Impact News
Peter Buffett

You want progress? I'll give you progress --- human beings in respectful relation to themselves and the world they inhabit -- living as a part of an ecosystem. Forget tolerance. Respect.

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Karate Kids

Samantha McGarry | Posted 05.21.2013 | Parents
Read More: Public Schools, Transformers, Respect, Parenting, Self-Control, Self-Discipline, Kids, Karate, Karate for Kids, Parents News
Samantha McGarry

There is, to quote the dojo that teaches our kids, "so much more to karate than learning to kick and punch."

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Mark Williams: Anyone Can Be Wise

Mark Williams | Posted 05.31.2013 | Women
Read More: Success, Virtue, Wisdom, Mindfulness, Third Metric, Respect, Loving Kindness, Integrity, Compassion, The Key to Success, Women News
Mark Williams

While wisdom is not the enemy of emotional commitment nor of cool rationality, neither strong emotion nor logic alone are the best route to the wise mind. While only few can be clever, anyone -- no matter what their job, age or status -- can be wise.

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Why My Kids Are Allowed to Say They Don't Like Me

Christie O. Tate | Posted 05.03.2013 | Parents
Read More: Parenting, Respect, Freedom of Expression, Parents News
Christie O. Tate

To me, it's not a sign of disrespect to have my children honestly share their opinions about me, even if those opinions are not positive. I don't see honest communication as a barrier to respect. In fact, I think it's essential to the type of respect I want from them.

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How I Made Peace With a Hiring Mistake: Me

Maureen Anderson | Posted 05.02.2013 | Business
Read More: Hiring Mistakes, First Job Out of College, Respect, Team Building, Meetings, Career Decisions, Management, Business News
Maureen Anderson

When I was fresh out of college, supervising a dozen or so telephone company technicians, I held a weekly meeting. Why? Someone told me to do it, so I did it.

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Letter to the Minister and the Congregation

William B. Bradshaw | Posted 06.17.2013 | Religion
Read More: Ministers, Wisdom, Experience, Kindness, Respect, Churches, College Presidents, Congregations, Love, Religion News
William B. Bradshaw

(This article is meant primarily for minsters and members of their congregations, but others may also learn from it.) I was standing at the rear of ...

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Rape, Murder and Swag

Dori Hartley | Posted 06.15.2013 | Media
Read More: Bad Words, Murder, Awareness, Language, Rape, Mystery, Respect, Media, Pop Culture, Then Versus Now, Over-Exposed, Zietgeist, Desensitization, Intimacy, Rape Culture, Media News
Dori Hartley

We live in the "Let's talk about this" generation and although open communication on any number of subjects can be productive, there comes a moment where all of it becomes over-exposed.

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What Time Is It

Charlie Maffei | Posted 05.11.2013 | Gay Voices
Read More: Single, Respect, Time, Relationships, Love, Dating, Punctuality, Gay Voices News
Charlie Maffei

I have found a disturbing trend happening in our society. Some people are actually falling into the habit of being late. And what is worse is that they find it totally acceptable.

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Never Let Anyone Extinguish Your Sparkle

Caroline Dowd-Higgins | Posted 05.04.2013 | Women
Read More: Women's Empowerment, Unemployment, Career, Boost Self Confidence, Employment, Sparkle, Strengths, Respect, Self-Esteem, Delegation, Ask for What You Want, Women News
Caroline Dowd-Higgins

Finding your sweet spot in the career world can be daunting, but the responsibility lies with you alone to play to your strengths and honor your passions in the job you are in or the job you may be seeking.

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My Son's Very Unfortunate Mispronunciation

Caren Chesler | Posted 04.17.2013 | Parents
Read More: Language, Children and Language, Four-Letter Words, Profanity, Foul Language, Respect, Cursing in Front of Children, Kids and Language, Cursing, Learning to Talk, Potty Training, Parents-Moms, Parents News
Caren Chesler

Friends had warned me if I didn't clean up my language, it was going to rub off on my son.

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A Generation of Spoiled Brats?

Rym Tina Ghazal | Posted 01.28.2013 | Parents
Read More: Cartoons, Spa, World, Children, Spoiled Children, Fathers and Sons, Generation X, Generations, Japanese Animation, Beauty, Modern Family, Mothers, Mothers and Daughters, Culture, Manners, Dubai, Education, Arab, Middle East, Maids, Behavior, Brats, Classics, Respect, News, Generation Y, Parents, Uae, Parents News
Rym Tina Ghazal

Like three princesses, they sat ready to be served: hair perfectly set, one was in a pink dress, another in a lilac one and the third in a peach colou...

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5 Reasons To Always Follow Through

Margaret Paul, Ph.D. | Posted 03.23.2013 | Healthy Living
Read More: Margaret Paul, People-Pleasing, Trust, Relationships, Fresh Start, Honesty, Follow-Through, Self-Worth, Personal Development, Respect, Inner Bonding, Personal Power, Keeping Promises, Emotional Intelligence, Integrity, Keeping Your Word, Healthy Living News
Margaret Paul, Ph.D.

Before I get into the importance of keeping your word, let's explore some of the reasons for not doing this. If you are a person who doesn't do what you say you will do, what is behind this behavior?

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Make a Stronger Case for Your Cause by Being Civil and Well-Informed

DeRionne P. Pollard, Ph.D. | Posted 03.11.2013 | College
Read More: Respect, Thomas Jefferson, Colleges, George Washington, Civility, Universities, Debate, College News
DeRionne P. Pollard, Ph.D.

How can we elevate the discourse? We can commit to forming opinions steeped in experience and knowledge, as well as maintaining an openness to explore and respect all sides of an issue.

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Why We Should Stop Trying To Emulate The Young

Dinah Berland | Posted 03.09.2013 | Fifty
Read More: Getting Older, Elderly, Wisdom, Respect, Self-Esteem, Legacy, Grandparents, Family, Cultural Differences, Staying Young, Fifty News
Dinah Berland

Now that the population of healthy, active post-50 members is expected to expand exponentially in years to come, perhaps we have the power to take the lead in turning the tide toward more fulfilling futures for ourselves and, in so doing, also become models for growing older with dignity.

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Is Chivalry Dead?

Laura Lee Carter | Posted 03.05.2013 | Fifty
Read More: Women's Empowerment, Respect, Love and Chivalry, Finding Love After 50, Love Advice, Relationship Advice, Chivalry, Dating Advice, Fifty News
Laura Lee Carter

Last night, my husband delivered a love poem to me, bringing me to tears in seconds. He had obviously put much effort, care and pure love into it, but then again, from the day we first met almost eight years ago at age 50, he has always had a way with both words and chivalry.

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Parents Taking Control

Michael M. Osit, Ed.D. | Posted 02.19.2013 | Parents
Read More: Parents-Families-Tech, Parenting Tips, Disciplining Kids, Saying No, Discipline, Cell Phone Privileges, Respect, Screen Time, Setting Limits, Parenting Advice, Parents News
Michael M. Osit, Ed.D.

Kids have an inordinate amount of power and control in their families. Many parents seem unwilling to be the authority, take control and be firm with their kids. It's as if parents are afraid of "damaging" their kids or their relationship with them if they say, "no."

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The Art of Putting Yourself Out There

Stephenie Zamora | Posted 02.13.2013 | Healthy Living
Read More: Stress, Regret, Fear, Dreams, Regrets, Taking Risks, Hope, Scary, Personal Development, Respect, Vulnerability, Risk, Overcoming Fears, Speaking the Truth, Wisdom, Honesty, Overcoming Fear, Achieving Goals, Courage, Healthy Living News
Stephenie Zamora

You can't control anybody -- all you can do is speak your truth and hope for the best. For you to be healthy and happy, to have a chance at getting what you want, you have to put yourself out there without the slightest idea of what will happen.

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America's Bad Karma: Homophobia And Racism

Brian Stone | Posted 02.05.2013 | Gay Voices
Read More: Civil Rights Movement, Martin Luther King, Dignity, Daisaku Ikeda, Homophobia, Racism, Respect, Gay Community, Diane Nash, Gay Marriage, Civil Rights, Gay Rights, Gay Voices News
Brian Stone

Even if gay marriage were legalized, discrimination outlawed and all the freedoms of one enjoyed by all, our problems would linger. To truly win, we must win the right way. We need to set a good example for gay youth, and we need to display the dignity our enemies deny us.

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Election 2012 Aftermath: How About a Code of Conduct for Elected Officials?

Meryl Ain, Ed.D. | Posted 01.09.2013 | Home
Read More: Politics, School Rules, Congress, Code of Conduct, George Washington, The Buck Stops Here, Voters, Harry Truman, Elections 2012, Mitt Romney, Fiscal Cliff, Respect, Barack Obama, Civility, Political Incivility, Home News
Meryl Ain, Ed.D.

Let's hope that the dismal and negative rhetoric of the campaign is behind us and President Obama will use his leadership mandate to usher in a new era of civility in politics.

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Black Women Deserve More Respect

Chris Williams | Posted 01.01.2013 | Black Voices
Read More: Black Women, Black Men, Black Media, Positivity, Blacks, Honor, Community, Respect, Media, Beauty, Black Voices News
Chris Williams

There is nothing more beautiful on this earth than a Black woman. Since the beginning of time, Black women have been the envy of the planet. From Qu...

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The Universal Golden Rule

Donna Henes | Posted 12.23.2012 | Healthy Living
Read More: Universal, Self-Love, Respect, Religions, Love, Golden Rule, Self-Compassion, Empathy, Self-Respect, Love for Self, Love Thy Neighbor, Compassion, Spirit, Healthy Living News
Donna Henes

The Golden Rule teaches that we should treat others as we, ourselves, would wish to be treated. This basic ethic is repeated in a multitude of variations in the texts of all the great religions of the world.

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