← The values
Value 2 of 8
Respect
Dignity does not depend on agreement.
The central question
Can I honour someone’s dignity while rejecting their opinion?
Lessons where this value matters most
Do you relate?
“It’s hard to respect someone whose views I find wrong.”
- 1Discover & understand · 5 minWhat respect asks of us→
- 2Reflect · 6 minRecognise it in your own life→
- 3Practise & learn from experience · 5 minYour practice this week→
Perspective challenge
At dinner, a relative shares a view you find offensive.
Before revealing, think: what might each person be protecting?
You
“I can’t believe you think that.”
Your relative
“Everyone attacks me when I speak.”
The thread of responsibility
For ourselves → For others → For our communities → For humanity and the future
Progress isn’t about becoming perfect. It’s about becoming more aware of our choices and more deliberate in how we live.