We all want to make someone proud. Our parents, spouse, partner, friends, employer, etc. But at what point do you live to make others proud while slighting your own happiness and making your self proud? I think there is a fine line between the two. I have found to live for self, not in a “selfish” manner but in a “genuine” manner makes ME proud and happy, all the other people in my life fall inline.

Consider this. Dont seek validation from others, at all. Do seek validation in your heart, mind, spiritual relationship with the higher power you believe in, your overall decision making process and being a good person. For the people in your life, validation from them is not required. The happier you are with YOU and the better YOU feel about yourself, the happier others are with YOU and what you accomplish privately and professionally is a non issue.

Living solely for others is doing yourself a disservice. VALIDATE YOURSELF!

Kimberly

RelationShips, FriendShips, InternShips, ExternShips, ScholarShips, MentorShips, MemberShips, HardShips, PartnerShisp, WorShips, ChampionShips…are all journeys we are fortunate enough to take in life. Sometimes the journey lasts a lifetime, other times its a one tank trip that leaves it all behind you. What’s most important about traveling on these SHIPS is the message of that journey. Our God, which ever one you happen to believe in, put people, situations and opportunities in our lives for a reason whether temporarily or permanent. Make sure you value each person you come in contact with and each experience you have in life, good or bad. There is always a lesson being taught. GET the lesson! RESPECT the lesson! DO NOT take the lesson for granted.

kimberly