If you are the Queen, you may confer a title or an honour such as an MBE, OBE, CBE (Member, Officer, Commander of the British Empire) or perhaps a Knighthood or Damehood. There are many others, but these are the most well-known.

Only one of the Ten Commandments comes with a stated promise: “Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee” see Exodus 20:12.

At University, my bachelor’s degree, was given with “Honours” for my extra year of study.

At High School, I was honoured by receiving the school colours for representing the school in various sporting events.

According to the word’s definition, to honour means to treat someone or regard them with special attention and respect, to value, or to esteem highly.

Do you do these things with family members, friends or even complete strangers?

Perhaps it is also about accepting someone as they are and appreciating them for who they are.

What can you do?

Here are my top ten tips to honour someone…

– Treat others with respect

– Cheer someone on

– Listen, listen, then listen a little more

– Celebrate accomplishments

– Be curious and ask questions

– Be understanding

– Serve and help them

– Pay them a compliment

– Show compassion

– Appreciate your differences

You don’t have to be the Queen to bestow an honour.

You can honour someone by the way you act, every day.

Who will you choose to honour today?