so well put as well @alexaventuria!

hence self-respect comes first because if we place our well-being second than we cannot truly and authentically respect others as the essential Light being they are.

exactly! and i love how you call it a merry-go-round cycle of compliance -- which is essentially, yes a lack of responsibility and taking the reigns of our own life. sometimes that can feel hard to do. taking full responsibility can be scary! but as you say, our Soul's direction and energetic signature is always there waiting for us.. and i like your last line about how there is ultimately no rush or race in light of eternity! :) thanks!