Validation is a term we seem to hear a lot these days. How many of us stop to think what it means? According to the definition I read it is the desire to have someone else's approval or agreement with what you say, believe, or do. Wow!
Think about how much power we are giving to another person. Today let's think about validating ourselves, too often we look outside for acceptance. Many times, we tend to shut down or see ourselves less than based on the opinion of others, I think many of us can say at some point we've done so. In certain situations, we may want to consider focusing on how we see and approve of ourselves. I'm learning not to allow the judgment of others, be it good or bad to weigh so much in my head. At times it can stop us from doing what's really in our hearts to pursue because our ideas are being lost to the viewpoint of others. I hope you realize what a phenomenal person you are and begin looking to God and within for total acceptance. Imagine the freedom our creative side will have once we let go of the need for outside validation. We are unstuck and we are free!
Correct! Too often we let others determine our destiny. I don’t think so. Only I have that much power over me!