Writers sit alone at their computer
desks, pouring their little hearts out – sometimes tearing their hair out –
earnestly seeking the approval of their readers. Heck, the honest truth is that
most of us are happy just to have
readers.
I, for example, upload a blog and then
check it 25 times in the first sixty seconds to see if anyone has commented.
Sad, yes, but true none-the-less.
I really do live to please you!
I beam at the slightest praise and gnaw at
my nails when there is silence (insert sound of crickets chirping here…). I live in fear
that someone will tell me I’m no good. Thankfully the response boxes at the
bottom don’t have a ‘sucks’ or ‘crap’ option.
As an adult, it’s an interesting position
to find yourself in. I don’t see other professionals seeking, quite so
fervently, the approval of the masses.
Doctor
: Did you like how I lanced your wart? Did you see how I angled that scalpel
just right? On a scale of one to ten…
Patient:
(Surgery door slamming)
No doubt, it’s human nature to seek the approval of others, which would explain why those MC Hammer pants took off in
the 90s..... There appears to be an underlying fear that what we are is inadequate;
surely if others say we’re okay then we must be fine? Right?
Imagine what it’s like knowing that who you
are is not only enough, but abundantly enough….
[PS Just incase any of you are feeling sorry for me, I actually know I'm pretty awesome! Such an enigma, aren't I?]
Hey Trina
ReplyDeleteInteresting thoughts...the addiction of approval, especially for us girls is the hidden scourge of our souls. Typically doctors (and yes, ok, us other professionals) don't generally tend to view our clients/patients as peers, we just look for approval from those we deem worthy. Deep within all is that need for "I like you", said so easily as children and so hard as adults. And imagine what's it's like knowing you're abundantly enough and having the sense of balance and stability to bring yourself back from the brink of arrogance, so you are still teachable and growing in wisdom and maturity....just imagine! Ok....back to study now, thanks for the diversion ;)