Where do you fit on the scale of people pleasing? How does it impact what you do in your career and your relationships?
Belonging is fundamental need, so doing anything to disrupt one’s state of belonging can be frightening. On the other hand, seeking to make others happy at the expense of your deeper convictions can only lead to resentment and grief. This can often be seen when trying to fulfill a parent’s wishes over one’s real desires.
Like all things, there is a continuum to pursuing one’s own interests and serving others. Ironically, it can be just as selfish to sacrifice and make others happy because you want them to like or approve of you. Check in with your motives and seek behaviors and goals that align with your vision, values and enhance your self-respect.
Inspiration for the Day: “Nothing has a stronger influence psychologically on their environment, and especially on their children, than the unlived life of a parent.” –C.G. Jung
Note: This is an ongoing series to help provide support during these challenging times. These daily readings are part of an overall book on balance, which includes 12 essentials for maintaining balance to support resilience and your best self. The 12 essentials include mind, body, love, service, self, family, intimacy, purpose, environment/living space, nature, social relations, and spirit. This series is sharing 30 days of lessons about purpose. As you remain quarantined during this COVID pandemic, perhaps you can take this time to evaluate your plans and cultivate a deeper Soul purpose in your life.
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