One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say.

One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say.

If you can sit with your pain, listen to your pain and respect your pain — in time you will move through your pain.

Respectful communication under conflict or opposition is an essential and truly awe-inspiring ability.

Every soul is beautiful and precious; is worthy of dignity and respect, and deserving of peace, joy and love.

Your suffering needs to be respected. Don't try to ignore the hurt, because it is real. Just let the hurt soften you instead of hardening you. Let the hurt open you instead of closing you. Let the hurt send you looking for those who will accept you instead of hiding from those who reject you.