Summary

The text reflects on the journey of self-acceptance and the diminishing need for external validation, emphasizing personal growth and intuition over societal approval.

Abstract

The article "Do You See the World in Me?" delves into the personal struggle with the need for external validation and the eventual realization that self-worth comes from within. It narrates the author's experience of finding pride in personal achievements, such as getting first prize and discovering a passion for dance, without the need for external approval. The story of the author's brother, who pursued his interests despite a lack of support, further illustrates the theme. Both stories underscore the importance of following one's intuition and the freedom that comes from not seeking validation from others. The article concludes with a message of encouragement to embrace one's adventurous self and to act without expectation of external rewards.

Opinions

The author believes that self-validation is more important than external praise, as evidenced by their own experience and their brother's journey.
The text suggests that personal satisfaction comes from unleashing one's adventurous self, not from external approval.
The article conveys that following one's inner intuition leads to a more fulfilling life, free from the need for validation from others.
It is implied that societal norms and expectations, such as those from relatives and friends, can be limiting and should not dictate one's personal journey.
The author emphasizes that understanding one's own worth without needing approval from others leads to true freedom and happiness.

Do You See the World in Me?

You can’t.

Friday Prompt — The need for external validation dissipates

Do you see the world in me? raging fire, soothing joy or moaning words merry go round

Do you know my playlist songs? that spark my routine whole day strong

or

the songs just background plays randomly when nothing found

Why do I just blabber now? for myself and for everyone who scrolls

I just need your attention but why is it so? we no need no validation

Back then…

I just got placed 1st prize, wow! my mom raised me feeling proud I then go for amble walk thinking there’s no solid fall

What happened next? — The unexpected

discovered that my passion is dancing rocking myself, even when there're no fans

I just got no validation to continue other than education

Followed my inner intuition, cause it murmured no need for validation

then what happened?

got back that poor validation near my graduation

I then smugly, smiled at myself :)

Life of kin

my young bro was so unfortunate that he got to spend his school days on a laptop

he then got much ‘me time’, to use his skill in free time

started his so called side hustle daily spending on like a baby cradle

he surpassed his own many hurdles, my parents not so convinced

he then got no validation from relatives nor friends felt humiliation

continued following his own intuition, cause it whispered “no need for validation”

then what happened?

got back that poor validation when he earned some to pay for his next education

I then asked him, how did you do?

He then smugly, smiled at himself :)

“Seeking validation will keep you trapped. You don’t need anyone or anything to approve of your worth. When you understand this, you’ll be free”

not gonna throw you a piece of advice just to share with you a little piece of my life

we each have our mere satisfaction, that we get from unleashing our adventurous self so no need for validation

you just do you good things shall come with no expectation no matter the outcome

and then you know, what will happen?

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