There was some discussion and I am thinking a lot about value to day. How to value you something with no monetary basis. We value everything in regards of money. "What's that house worth." "That is an expensive car." "That is a high end____ because it costs more than the other ones." Money is the measure of value in our society.
There is a lot of things that have no monetary association that are hugely valuable however. If you think of your family. Or your health.
Interestingly, we place high value and importance in the views of others. Why do we do everything we do to look good. For us, or for the ones looking at us.
Finally, the love and approval of others... I could speak volumes on each of these areas but what is really on my mind to day is the value I place in individuals I respect and love and how much happiness it brings to know that the people who I value - see my accomplishments.
You see, lately - I have experienced such great joy in sharing my accomplishments with an individual that was the catalyst for huge changes in my life. Again, the value she saw inside of me, even when I refused to, allowed her to convey a belief in a brighter tomorrow. I, eventually, believed in it also. Subsequently, her belief - based on the value she saw in me allowed me to try to do something different in my life.
Conversely - I place huge value in this person. I want her to see and hear about my life. It makes her happy. Why is that important ...
Because when you cross paths with one of the best people... Someone with such great beauty, intelligence, character and such a brilliant and colorful soul - then you realize that you want them to hold you in high regard. If you realize you have met one of the most amazing people that you will meet in your entire life - then their opinion is of great value.
Basically - I want you to be proud of me because I value you. I put value in your smile, your satisfaction, your opinion, your approval... There is value to me because of you. The immense and huge value because of who you are and what you mean to me. The value is not measurable.
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