Loyalty and respect

I believe relationships are a reflecting image of the self.  I mean...in ALL relationships; friends, family, coworkers, lovers...all of it.  Loyalty and respect begin with yourself.  Showing yourself loyalty and respect will help you have a better understanding of your emotions and your true self.
Loyalty to yourself is achieved by knowing your beliefs and allowing them to show.  Allow your truth to shine.  Of course this must be done in a compassionate and respectable way..otherwise... how will it be taken seriously, right?  Expressing yourself and your passions does not mean to force your beliefs and being on others...but more on sharing and spreading the love and passions that move your soul.  Loyalty is also knowing when situations or people are harming you..and knowing when enough is enough. You do not have to absorb negativity.  You deserve a happy life filled with joy and love.  Its true that negative actions and people exist in this world.  They really are in our lives for a reason... we learn ..we grow... we gain strength.  But this does not mean to internalize their negative thoughts and actions.  Know what the lesson is..know the changes you want to make to improve your being... know when to walk away.  Show yourself the love, loyalty and respect you deserve ..and it will be reflected.

Like I said... you deserve happiness and love.  Listen to your heart.  It will navigate you through all the hardships and hate.  Let it guide you through darkness and back into light.