DGrant Gibson

When thinking on going forward with anything in life it is best to put the first foot forward with honor being the governing force of internal energy. Why would this be important? Honor speaks volumes about the person. It states the higher purpose of the individual in the pursuit of their desire and how it will influence and affect others. An honorable person is prepared to accept and acknowledge personal responsibility for one’s actions. As a matter of fact, that is one of the primary definitions of the word honor. A mighty high calling. Going forward with this respect for one’s self will reveal to others that you are someone to be respected back. And entrusted with higher important matters and things. How does this show itself to the world?

“Nobody interrupted another who was speaking, no matter how long the oration. The speaker indicated the close of his remarks with a phrase such as, ‘I have spoken’ or ‘I have ended.’ Until then he might be meditating on further remarks, and was not to be interrupted” This is an excerpt from a website explaining the art of proper conduct in native Indian Tipi manners. It seems to be this special respect for another, when speaking, is not made to be of the importance it is. Respect is a reflection of the manners you display in public. Respect comes from a high degree of integrity, based out of morals, principals and values.

A fascinating response to all the loopla Donald Trump generated through his feud with Rosie O’Donnell raised a key fundamental question about the art of being a gentleman. Rabii Shmuley Boteach made two profound statements following this public feud that re-opened an area of truth that has been on my mind for some time- Are men being men anymore or is this a dead art?