Mastering Comfort and Safety

Respect can be a hard task master ~

Being respectful when it's the last thing on your mind
stepping back just long enough to breathe deeply
relying on polite political correctness
to bridge 
the gaping chasm of life on life’s terms - not our own.
when the moment has passed
ruffled pride has been smoothed

Respect is comfortable and safe.

“Generosity is giving more than you can, 

and pride is taking less than you need.”

~ Kahlil Gibran, Sand and Foam