Respect

One of dad’s favorite songs was “respect” by Aretha Franklin. One of the lines in the refrains he loved was “sock it to me”.

In reflecting, I did not realize such a phrase would become the central theme of the disrespect I have received by everyone important to me.

I don’t take myself too seriously so “sock it to me” has seemed appropriate as of late.

On a serious note though, having respect for yourself and others allows you to set guardrails as to what you’ll accept and what you won’t.

Remember to “do unto others”.