Being Free From The Desire For Praise (Part 3)
𝟯 ● We all have different natures or personalities and also our journeys have been different in the story of birth and rebirth. So, at this point in time, we will all receive success in different ways. Someone who has the art of being good at dealing with people with love might not be good at speaking in public. On the other hand, someone who is creative and good at a particular skill might not be so intelligent in studies. So, our skills and strengths are unique. What this means is that we will always see people around us receiving praise for what they are good at.
➤On the other hand, we may receive praise for some other actions, which the other person might not be good at. When this is accepted and understood, then the desire for praise in everything I do, will not be there. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐛𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐨 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐝𝐨.
𝟰 ● Lastly, we are all doing good in different spheres of life because that is what is right. What is good is defined by ourselves, our family, our society, and the world around us. So, we follow that definition given to us. But at the same time, there are people around us who are performing negative actions also. Sometimes, to get praise, we may use negative actions as the medium. But, that praise is short-lived and will not give us deep satisfaction, because it is based on a false foundation.
➤So, it is good to be praised less but follow the path of righteousness and truth. The desire for praise is very deep-rooted but sometimes it takes us on the wrong path. When we realize that praise is not everything in life and doing good and being a good human being is more important, that’s when living life will become lighter and the desire for praise will be secondary and non-existent in our consciousness.
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Message for Today
"Kind words brings change to others"
Points to think about:
When we correct others, we often find that our words have little effect. Because we are so caught up in our own expectations, we fail to understand each other. After that, we don't get what we want. And the relationship may become mutually unsatisfying.
Procedure:
When I add good wishes to the words I speak, love is created. In words spoken with love, there is no selfishness or negativity. And has a powerful effect on others. Only words spoken with love can bring about change in others and in oneself.