We look to validate and confirm our intentions, words, actions, and outputs. Yet whose approval is that which matters most?
While in some instances being in the service of others, their perspective may be the essence.
On other occasions, it directly impacts one’s well-being, and if we are more focused on pleasing others, where does that leave us?
Self-regard is not what one advocates, yet do we promote servitude in opposition to our own needs.
In which case, did we please anyone? And at whose ultimate expense?