Respect begins within the individual. The original state of respect is based

Respect begins within the individual. The original state of respect is based on awareness of the self as a unique(36)entity. The elevated consciousness of knowing "who I am"(37)arises from a real place of pure worth. With such insight, there is(38)faith in the self and wholeness and completeness within. With self realization, one experiences true self respect.
    Conflict takes place when the awareness of one’s original nature and the original of the other is lacking. As a result,(40)external negative influences rule supreme over respect. To be stabilized in the elevated stage of the self ensures(41)genuine respect for and from others, since one acts in the consciousness that every human being has innate worth which is pure and(42)virtuous.
    To develop the value of respect within the self and to give it practical expression in daily life is the(43)challenge. Obstacles are encountered to test the strength of respect, and these are often felt at the most vulnerable times.(44)Self-confidence is needed to deal with circumstance in an optimistic, hopeful and self-assured manner. In situations when all supports seem to have vanished, what remains loyal is the extent to which one has been able to become self-reliant intently.
    Respect is an acknowledgement of the inherent worth and innate rights of individual and the collective. There must be recognized as the central focus to draw from people a commitment to a higher purpose in life.(46)International respect and recognition for intellectual rights and creative ideas must be observed without discrimination.
    The eminence of life is present in everyone, and every human being has a right to the joy of living with respect and dignity.