Power to Respect – Part 3….

Hi Everyone,

Here we are at the end of our 1st ‘Powers Study Group’ – wow where does the time go? Can you believe it’s been 9 months since we first started the group, I hope each of you have gained as much benefit as I have – you each deserve a huge pat on the back – I know it’s challenging to look at our ‘own stuff’! To those who gave your time each fortnight to share your experiences – from the bottom of my heart, I thank you and I’m sure others thank you too. I can’t think of a better way to finish then with the Power to Respect – a wonderful blessing 🙂

Self Respect is desperately scarce in society today as it’s rapidly replaced with a ‘culture of entitlement’ that’s merely based on ignorance, arrogance and self righteousness. Many choose to forget (and sadly as a result many will never learn) the basics of respect. It’s impossible to love and respect others when we do not know (or even want to know) how to love and respect ourselves. You know, self loathing and self deception is much easier to practice than Self Respect, however it just leads to projection and blame which ultimately leads to a false sense of security – an illusion – creating an attitude of entitlement! Yes, we all have a right to live a happy life but we do NOT have a right to squander our ability to create a happy life, then blame others through self vindication! Creating difficulties for others as we project our insecurities onto the world is not Self Respect… I alone can break this illusion through consistently asserting my inner power in my life, and little by little, out into the world… World Transformation starts with Self Transformation!

I would like to take this opportunity to hopefully instill one last thing to those who are moving on… Pay close attention to your inner power, no-one can take it away from you without your permission. YOU are the Master of your many individual Virtues, Specialities and Qualities – strengthening and applying them is what generates that wonderful inner power – and that in a nutshell is Self Respect!… Never doubt your own Worth!…

All the best to you all – may you be ever-happy and ever-healthy!… I look forward to continue this amazing journey with those who have chosen to keep going – I will send you a separate email regarding the next part of our journey :)…..
Please see below for your final contributions, thank you and God bless!

Some struggled with Self Respect, allowing others to create doubt, anger and confusion within themselves…… (Being gentle with yourself enables gentleness towards others – perhaps re-reading Power of Compassion – our very 1st Power – may help, but well done for noticing what was arising within you)

Some appreciated being reminded not to ‘go along’ with expectations of others…… (Reminders help me too:)

Understanding the damage we cause ourselves when we don’t recognise how we hurt ourselves and accepting responsibility for our own creations, rather than placing blame, shame or guilt on others…….. (This is soooo beautiful, keep up the amazing work)

Some recognised the self sabotage they’ve been engaging in throughout their life – beating themselves up over issues that really belonged to others…. (Awesome recognition – a wonderful way to reclaim power, pat on the back:)

Recognition how greater self tolerance has enabled them to step back (‘Withdraw’) to see the bigger picture, allowing Self Respect to take place…. (Excellent!)

Difficulty maintaining Self Respect, in particular when dealing with family and friends, but understanding that they can only help others when helping themselves – “to not lose themselves in the problems of others”…. (This is can be very delicate, so congratulations for taking responsibility for your own reactions, not theirs:)

Recognition of when to step back out of Self Respect because others were being disrespectful – disappearing without a trace or call. Realising this will become a huge ongoing problem if not step away, as others were not prepared to help themselves…. (This is just wonderful – Power of Compassion is also clearly shown here!)

Appreciation of own Self Respect and how it enabled healing of a long time family rift…. (Love this – well done and keep up the great work!)

Many enjoyed the opportunity to practice this Power, understanding the lack within themselves and the need to upgrade their beliefs….. (Excellent!)

So there you have it, once again thank you and to those continuing on… I will ‘see’ you soon 🙂

Love as always Annemarie x
ps… For those moving on, feel free to rejoin at any time 🙂