Respect is defined as having admiration for someone or something in regards to their actions or qualities.
Respect is something I tend to give people immediately until they give me a reason not to. It's about how you treat people, and when I give respect I want to be respected back. I agree that it's about having positive thinking, actions and qualities. When you have respect for someone you feel good about them and treat them well. You show them you care!
It also important to have self-respect, by thinking positively about yourself and treating yourself well.
This blog topic was a good one to get you thinking! Thanks @rambo & @missy <3