Respect means: “Having a high regard for”.
When I have a high regard for others, I respect them.
When I have a high regard for my self, I have self-respect.
Whatever I hold in high esteem, I have a high regard for.
I need respect from other people when I do not hold my Self in high esteem.
Low self-esteem creates a need to be respected.
Self-respect is how I ‘see’ or regard my Self.
The more power and authority that I own, the more respect that I have for my Self.
Self-respect is a measure of my esteemed ability.
My ability creates my self-esteem and is the product of my personal power and authority.
I cannot respect my Self when I follow someone else’s authority.
I cannot respect my Self when I need someone else’s power.
When I attain a high regard for my Self, I will no longer need any one else’s respect.
The degree to which I respect my Self is the degree to which I am able to respect others.