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However, when something is given through
obligation, guilt or fear the exchange will feel
very different. On the surface the situation may
appear to be identical, however, the underlying
emotional exchange is made of some very
challenging emotions. There is no feel-good
factor here and the exchange is carrying a very
different meaning.

True respect comes without any obligation, there
is no agenda and no ulterior motive, simply a
desire to be open to both giving and receiving.

There is a mutuality in the field between us, a
mutuality in the exchange between us, and both
yes and no remain the property of both parties.
Our ability to say both Yes and No from a
position of self-responsibility defines our
capacity to own our own choices, it defines our
ability to do as we say and to walk our talk, and
indeed, when needed, it demonstrates our ability
to draw the line and to stand our ground, to
hold onto and stand firm in the wisdom of our
experience.

When Yes and No are delivered with integrity,
respect will be inherent in the exchange, and this
forms an integral part of our capacity to engage
fully in self-care, as well as in the care of those
around us.

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