Validation

Validation. Everyone seeks it. Some feel they need it frequently, some constantly. The desire for it can come from deep in our souls. The need can create an ache so great, it can be overwhelming. It can creep up on us slowly, making us unaware of it's presence. Until one day, sitting in a moment of rare stillness, you feel it. It is a dull ache that starts at the base of your neck and extends to the tip of your jaw. The center of this location is the 5th chakra, a vital energy center and it represents self-expression. If you are depending on approval from others, you are stifling your own desires and blocking your 5th chakra. It is very important to honor yourself and be honest about your thoughts and emotions. By doing this, you are keeping this chakra healthy and open for greater expression and creativity. We all want to be told we did a good job, look good and are a nice person. As with everything, there needs to be a balance. If we seek validation for all that we do, we are actually giving our power to others. The problem with waiting for other’s approval is that if we don’t get it, we are disappointed or even devastated. Feeling this way actually gives more of our power away. Our power needs to stay within each of us. We need to own it. We only need to validate ourselves. We only need to be honest with ourselves. We only need to know what we want to express or create. When we are aware of this, we are taking responsibility for our hopes and desires. Upon setting out to do something, make your task and goal only about what You want to achieve. Find peace in your heart with your decision. Make your actions only about your dreams. If you do this, you are honoring yourself, maintaining your own power and keeping your 5th chakra healthy. After all, the only validation you need comes from within. Obtaining another’s will just be some nice icing on the cake!