To walk in honor is to live a life of high standards, to be worthy of esteem and respect.

“To have high moral standards of behavior.” Merriam Webster.

There is no greater accolade in the world than to be deemed honorable. Such indicates that you are living your life to a standard that others hope to achieve.

Honor is earned.

Honor is an indicator of hard work, steadfastness, integrity, and an iron resolve to be the best you can be, without exception.

To be honored is the ultimate sign of respect.

Where does honor begin?

Honor begins with self-respect.

Self-respect outflows from self-esteem, as to respect oneself is an indicator of self-love.

To respect oneself means to engage in those things that will build and develop you into a better person.

You will not willingly engage in things that lead to your destruction  or bring you harm; those things that defile.

Your character is important. The way you live your life is important. The example you set forth in your every day existence is important

We must also respect others.

One’s level of respect for another is the ultimate barometer of character. Good deeds and rightful actions are the overflow of a  good intentions, mindfulness, and a good heart.

“Does a spring pour out sweet and bitter water from the same opening?”-  James 3:11

Neither can love and respect pour from selfishness or a hard heart.

Want to know a person’s heart, observe their response, actions, and attitude towards those other than himself.

One must first respect him or herself before he can show respect to others.

One who has no respect for self can in no means respect another.

Respect for others is a demonstration of love.  it is, seeking understanding of others and showing concern for their feelings and concerns.  It is a deliberate act, refusing to cross boundaries, or perform actions that will purposely diminish or hurt another. It is esteeming others above one self. ” A feeling or understanding that someone or something is important, serious, and should be treated in an appropriate way” – Merriam Webster

It is a conscious effort to engage in behaviors which do not destroy others but build them up.

Respect for others  is living by the golden rule.

It is the standard we must set for ourselves and the world

When we respect ourselves and others we walk circumspectly (careful to consider all circumstances and consequences) and demonstrate honor in all our dealings and deportments (the manner is which one conducts oneself).

“Simple, genuine goodness is the best capital to be found in the business of this life. It lasts when fame and money fail, and is the only riches we can take out of this world with us.”
― Louisa May Alcott, Little Men

The universe responds in kind.

What measure you give so shall be given. ” give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, shall they give into your bosom. For with what measure ye mete it shall be measured to you again.” – Luke 6:38

A person who has lived an honorable life has lived a satisfying life. It is nothing more satisfying than leaving the world with a beautiful legacy. To leave the world better off than when you entered it, without fear, knowing that you did all that was necessary to live a meaningful life.

Live so that other’s can look back, and be proud to have known you.

“The things we do outlast our mortality. The things we do are like monuments that people build to honor heroes after they’ve died. They’re like the pyramids that the Egyptians built to honor the pharaohs. Only instead of being made of stone, they’re made out of the memories people have of you.”
― R.J. Palacio, Wonder

Leave the world with a spirit that will stretch through the ages.