Category Archives: Approval from Others

BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, January 21st, 2019 by Jeff Maziarek in SPIRITUALITY SIMPLIFIED

Posted on January 20, 2019 by jmaz479

“True success is derived from living a fully aware life, one in which you do not base your happiness on meeting societal standards or acquiring outside approval. As a person who spent the better part of thirty years doing the … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, December 7th, 2018 by Don Miguel Ruiz in THE FOUR AGREEMENTS

Posted on December 6, 2018 by jmaz479

“Personal importance, or taking things personally, is the maximum expression of selfishness because we make the assumption that everything is about ‘me.’ During the period of our education, or our domestication, we learn to take everything personally. We think we … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, August 8th, 2018 by Fr. Anthony DeMello, S.J. in THE WAY TO LOVE

Posted on August 7, 2018 by jmaz479

“Now is the time to see that absolutely nothing outside of you can bring you lasting joy. But the moment you do that you will notice that a fear arises in your heart. That fear that if you allow the … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, April 20th, 2018 by Stephen R. Covey in THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE

Posted on April 19, 2018 by jmaz479

“A driving force of many people is possessions, not only tangible, material possessions such as fashionable clothes, homes, cars, boats, and jewelry, but also the intangible possessions of fame, glory, or social prominence. Most of us are aware, through our … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, April 5th, 2018 by Fr. Anthony DeMello S.J. in WALKING ON WATER

Posted on April 4, 2018 by jmaz479

“How do human beings become robots? Listen to this: “Oh, you’re so pretty.” And the robot swells with pride. I push the appreciation button and it’s riding high. Then, I push the other button, the criticism one, and it hits … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, April 4th, 2018 by Alan Cohen in DARE TO BE YOURSELF

Posted on April 3, 2018 by jmaz479

“Your uniqueness is the one gift that no one in this world can ever crowd you on. Don’t fall prey to discouragement by comparing yourself to other people. You may look to others for inspiration, but never use them as … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, November 27th, 2017 by Sanaya Roman, in PERSONAL POWER THROUGH AWARENESS

Posted on November 26, 2017 by jmaz479

“When people are angry with you, it is often an expression of their hurt. Most people feel that they only get angry with just cause, and only get hurt when someone lets them down, aggravates them, rejects them or makes … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, July 18th, 2017 by Sanaya Roman in LIVING WITH JOY

Posted on July 17, 2017 by jmaz479

“It feels good when other people believe in you, trust in you, and support you. Yet, if you want to be powerful, it is important not to need other people to do so as a condition of believing in yourself. … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, July 5th, 2017 by Richard Carlson PH.D., in DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF

Posted on July 4, 2017 by jmaz479

“One of the most unavoidable life lessons is having to deal with the disapproval of others. Praise and blame are all the same is a fancy way of reminding yourself of the old cliché that you’ll never be able to … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, June 9th, 2017 by Alan Cohen in WHY YOUR LIFE SUCKS, AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT

Posted on June 8, 2017 by jmaz479

“Looking good is important. I respect people who can make an attractive appearance and I try to look as nice as I can. Certainly you will go a lot farther in the world if you create a positive presentation. The … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, June 8th, 2017 by Alan Cohen in THE DRAGON DOESN’T LIVE HERE ANYMORE

Posted on June 7, 2017 by jmaz479

“Most people are sleepwalking. Many wander through life in a sort of unconscious state, having some idea of what they do, but not really sure why they are doing it. Mostly, we do what other people do, for we have … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, March 20th, 2017 by Jeff Maziarek in SPIRITUALITY SIMPLIFIED

Posted on March 19, 2017 by jmaz479

“If you find yourself wanting to branch out and develop your own spiritual philosophy, but are concerned about any repercussions that may result, remember that ultimately being true to yourself (i.e., seeking self-approval) is far more important than living for … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, December 26th, 2016 by Paul Ferrini in THE SILENCE OF THE HEART

Posted on December 25, 2016 by jmaz479

“Appreciation and approval are two entirely different things. Appreciation is the natural, spontaneous flow of energy back to you when others feel connected to you and your story. There is nothing you can do to precipitate appreciation other than to … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016 by Sanaya Roman in SPIRITUAL GROWTH

Posted on November 1, 2016 by jmaz479

“Some of you are attached to other people’s opinions and base some of your actions and decisions on their love, approval, or validation. If you feel that you must be loved all the time and are afraid to do what … Continue reading →

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, September 30th, 2016 by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer in PULLING YOUR OWN STRINGS

Posted on September 29, 2016 by jmaz479

“Having to prove yourself to others means being controlled by the other to whom you must show the proof. Quietly effective behavior involves no such need for proving yourself. As a child, you were full of “watch me” behavior. You … Continue reading →

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