Eliciting the best in ourselves and others expands on the Golden Rule. Act So As to Elicit the Best In Others, and Thereby In Thy Self. [Felix Adler, An Ethical Philosophy of Life, Book III, ... Read More about Eliciting the Best
Week 24: Honoring
Rewarding
A reward is something that accrues to someone by accomplishment or recognition. The future rewards those who press on. I don't have time to feel sorry for myself. I don't have time to complain. I'm ... Read More about Rewarding
Being Considerate
Considering people in a positive way is a form of honoring them. . . . though force can protect in emergency, only justice, fairness, consideration and cooperation can finally lead men to the dawn ... Read More about Being Considerate
Admiring
To admire someone is to see qualities in her that you do not have, or have as much of, in yourself. To love is to admire with the heart; to admire is to love with the mind. [attributed to Theophile ... Read More about Admiring
Honoring Uniqueness
No two people are exactly alike. . . . you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else. [attributed to Margaret Mead] What you have, what you are - your looks, your personality, your way of ... Read More about Honoring Uniqueness
Honoring Value
We might honor someone’s value by openly appreciating them, praising them, promoting them, or paying them. Recognition is a reward in itself. Any form of appreciation, even a small word, is ... Read More about Honoring Value
Honoring Worth
When we honor another person’s worth, we do not merely respect their personhood; we cherish it. Dignity - rightful conduct - consists in honoring the worth of every person. Poor is the man who does ... Read More about Honoring Worth