HONORING PEOPLE EVERYWHERE
January 19, 2024
Who is worthy of honor?
Who does Hashem honor? People who honor other people. We might think that when we give honor, we lose honor. The contrary is true. The more we give, the more we receive. Givers get, takers get taken.
Imagine a world in which everyone honored and complimented each other. What kind of self-esteem that would create throughout society. How everyone would feel good about themselves. How people would appreciate and come to understand their true value. That their presence has importance. How empowering that would be?
Not a bad idea to try it at home or work. Witness a magical change take place. People need to be respected and recognized. It has been found to be a basic human need. Since we all need it, we must also be prepared to give it. It is a marvelous potion that works wonders. Just watch the joy and smile you caused to appear on another person’s face. Its very simple to do and offers many side benefits, besides the good will it creates.
A great way to measure if we have earned the classification of an Honor Giver is to ask ourselves, if we greet people first, or wait for them to
greet us first? Do we hold the door open for another person?
Do we give up our seat? Do we allow someone else to have the last word? Are we a good listener?
In trying to analyze the root cause, why people at times find it difficult to bestow honor upon other people, we find that it is usually attributable to haughtiness and ego. This trait causes one to look down upon others. How can I give honor before I receive it?
How do we release ourselves from such a psych, a feeling of superiority? By facing the truth. Not necessarily because I have more, am I more, whether it’s money or brains. They don’t always go hand-in-hand and besides its all a gift from Hashem.
A core principal in Judaism is respecting and honoring another individual. Praising another one of Hashem’s creations and making them feel good about themselves.
Honoring other people is a super power act that breaks barriers and creates harmony and unity.
Some of Hashem’s greatest Naches comes from seeing His children living in peace and harmony, honoring and respecting each other. Honoring another person is to honor Hashem, since we are all created in His image. Hashem is a Giver so we also need to be givers, by emulating His Giving attributes. May we always find ourselves in a giving position.
All time total visits: 2077