If respecting strangers and acquaintances is important, respecting family members, friends and colleagues is paramount. It’s the shortest way of keeping the heart clean, pure and free of negativity. Even if the people in your immediate circle seem rude sometimes, or seem irresponsible, neglectful and acrimonious, they don’t really mean any harm. It’s at best a clash of views, a passing phase that’ll blow over in time. In the end, it doesn’t matter how long or mean a war we wage, when the white flag of peace is hoisted, everyone breathes a sigh of relief. The trick with respect is that it makes
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