Self-respect

Respect isn't an alternative,

It is an absolute mandate -

for oneself and for others.

For, if you don't respect yourself

How can you expect others to respect you?

You blame yourself for something -

or maybe everything 

And don't shower yourself with compassion you have for the universe!

Charity begins at home -

and home is an extension of one's own self -

So, living with self compassion is the only way to live and love... 

You have to be your best friend -

You have to treat yourself with the same respect and compassion you have for your best friend.

Just how a drop multiplies into an ocean,

your compassion/disrespect towards yourself will transcend into everyone either loving you/disrespecting you!

Never allow anyone to walk over you, 

if they can't walk with you, 

let them walk away from you. 

We can only grow by supporting each other -

by respecting the universe like one big family 

and its byproduct (- ourselves) with self-respect.