“Validation” — A short film

First, a video that is worth 16 minutes of your time, because it will make you think about some issues important to you and your loved ones.

Thanks to Curtis Kelly for introducing the video to me:-D

I think it’s safe to assume that we all appreciate genuine validation. I would go so far as to say that many of us absolutely need the affirmation of others to feel good about ourselves. While I agree that it can be unhealthy to put your emotional well-being in the hands of just a small number of people (especially those who mistreat such trust), the surest road to feeling positive about who you are is surrounding yourself with people that make you aware of your positive attributes. Validation often gets a bad rap because it’s perceived to be cheesy and feel-good, which is never fashionable. But think of how much more you could accomplish in your life if you actually developed a positive self-image that was consistently reinforced by individuals who care about you and inspire you to be a better person each day. This may all sound trite and obvious, but I’m willing to guess that very few people in the world are consciously nurturing a more positive support network. If you are not, I have only one question: “Well, why the hell not?”

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