I wrote this as a response in another forum and thought it may be something to consider here... I hope you enjoy it!

Respect is the actual reality you reflect of yourself! If you respect yourself there is no disrespect to ever reflect onto others. I respect my every attribute and I do everyone else’s. I respect their choice, their opinion, and their life. I will never conceive that I am anything anyone else could not be. I don’t have to admire, honor, or create a perception of one’s value. We are equal and no one person can ever contribute more or less than another. I will continue to reflect my respect even if others don’t. My respect cannot be taken away from me and it is given to everyone equally!
My love for life and my fellow beings is immeasurable not a state of mind, it is my state of being! I love myself no more than I love you! I respect myself no more than I respect you!

WOW this sounds really familiar. LOL