Too many of us can’t move in silence because we want applause from people we shouldn’t even care about.

Is it worth doing something of merit, if no one other than you will ever know?

When you evaluate whether or not you will do something, especially something that is altruistic, are you motivated by the expectation of how you will change in the estimation of others for your having done so?

When you are considering trying something of magnitude, do you first worry about whether others in your sphere of influence will notice and appreciate or potentially scorn you for having made the choice that you made?

As we progress through life, we are many times subjected, in our own mind, to the invisible scrutiny or applause from others.

Why is this a recurring phenomenon in society?

Is this something that transpires biologically or is this something that is societal in its origin?

Each of us find our own level of perspective towards public accolade, and as a direct result, we may find our choices governed by presuming that while we consider our actions to be internally motivated, our expectations seek external validation and approval and ultimately, applause.

Why is it that appreciation for something that we do must be externally rewarded?

Is it because of the society in which we live is quick to herald the stand out performance of athletes, celebrities, and public figures?

Is it because we find ourselves in new paradigms for our having received such external notice and appreciation?

When we produce these in our own microcosm of life, can we appreciate the satisfaction that will arise as a direct result of our being the soul party that knows that we did something of magnitude, even though only one other person, or perhaps, no one else will ever be aware of same?

I believe that our greatest happiness arises when we, ourselves, are content with the effort which we have expended and the ultimate results that those efforts may ultimately generate.

If you can find your own internal sense of value from knowing what you, yourself, have ultimately achieved, you may discover a much happier perspective through which to view your daily engagements.

Happy Tuesday!