THE ESSENCE OF TRUE RECOGNITION

MBS Open Day

June 14, 2009

Someone asked: “How do you know when your effort is truly appreciated and recognized by yourself and others?” 

I personally believed that true recognition comes from within.  From the feelings of joy and satisfaction within our own hearts that are inspired from one's own Divine Being.

It is best not to hold ourselves hostage to anyone else’s approval.  Flow with feelings of gratitude and congratulating yourselves and THE ONE BEING for succeeding with any project or endeavor.

If we wait for recognition or acknowledgement from others, we will never know ourselves, especially if their opinions are based on limited perspectives of old paradigms and limited versions of reality coming from the five senses, memory and logic.

For in truth, it is easier to control our own behavior and feelings, not their reactions. 

If we accomplish what we set out to achieve, it is a success and it feels wonderful, regardless of whether or not others perceive it.  Other people may have many opinions of what we ‘should have done’, or different standards by which to compare results in terms of what someone else has done, or what was expected of us. 

These outside perspectives do not take into account the most important factor of all - the unique individual inner guidance, purpose and beingness that create from our hearts, that motivate us, give us guidance, enthusiasm, and excitement. 

It is important at times of completion, to give ourselves credit for doing what we set out to do, rewarding ourselves for completing our goal.

Waiting for outside approval may deprive us of feelings of success and can even mean postponing indefinitely our richly deserved inner feelings of congratulations and celebration.  For me, this simply means going for a cup of ice cream.  What's your way of celebrating?  

Love is unconditional and all encompassing.  Create from your heart ! 

I wish you all a productive and joy-full day!