To me the superficial definition of dignity walks around in a Versace, Gucci or Oscar De La Renta suit. It drinks the finest vintage wine from the finest crystal glasses. It gives to charity its usual percentage, just for the just of it. It walks with its nose in the sky, occasionally dropping its gaze to put a few cents into the poor wrinkled hands of the beggar. It is proud. It constantly wants the respect of others. It gives of what it got.
To me the genuine definition of dignity walks around in modesty. It drinks of the cup of love, caring for others. It carries the burdens of itself and others without a complaint. It walks with its ears and eyes to the ground constantly listening, and looking for people in need. It takes pride in whatever it does and yet is not proud. It might not always have the respect of others yet it has respect for itself. It gives of everything it has.
Many people see dignity as a suit and a tie, not a heart and a soul.
A person without dignity is one which takes more than it gives back.
As you can see, to me dignity does not have one rigid definition. It’s too complicated for that. It’s a web of definitions intertwined. It’s a characteristic. It’s a walk of life.
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