Respecting Yourself Starts with Respecting an Elder

 

Respecting yourself starts with respecting an elder, here is a few easy steps to get the job done.

 

We all need to take a better look at how we respect our selves. How are we as role models for our children, employees, friends and our community? How do we feel when we look at our selves in the mirror in the morning, are we just satisfied with our everyday performance or can we improve to make a difference in our lives and in the lives of those around us?

One positive way to increase our own self-respect is to gain the respect of our elders.

How do we do this? Simple, talk to them, help them feel needed again.

 

Take on hour to talk with an elderly person who is not a member of your family.

Ask about his or her greatest experiences in life. Be prepared for a wealth of information and emotions.

Ask if you can audio tape or use a digital voice recorder to record the conversation.  This personal history will be an important document for the person’s family member so offer to give them a transcript.

You can write the conversation down, in an outline form, much like taking notes at school. Then transcribe on quality stationary and give it to the person as a gift.

 

Remember allow the elder just to talk, or answer your questions, let them reminisce the old memories.

 

What is your part in this?

Show genuine interest

Show appreciation and gratitude

They will be your teacher, take this opportunity to learn.

This may be the only chance you get!

 

You will come away with a different perspective of the elderly, a respect for yourself for the action of calm reverence, and your ability to be open to a new learning experience.

 

 

This is another Coaching Moment from the Zensage.