Looks like the Page has grown up and that his adventuresome spirit and courage have paid off. But while his six rods acknowledge what he's accomplished, what is not visible is the accolades of other people. What happens when no one is there to give us an "Atta girl!" and pats on the back? Do we assume what we've done has been invalidated? It might be wise to consider Oliver Goldsmith's words: "He who seeks only for applause from without has all his happiness in another’s keeping." The Brownies appear to be cleaning up after a storm, judging from all those leaning trees. Clearing suggests I put aside any approval-seeking behavior and instead look at the fruit of my actions objectively.
Do not trust to the cheering, for those very persons would shout as much if you and I were going to be hanged. ~ Oliver Cromwell
fine pairing today! All those watching brownies on the limb ;)
ReplyDeleteUnless in the public eye to begin with the times we hear cheering are few to none. It sure is good to be appreciated by those whose opinions we care about though. Good job well done, is probably harder to get from them than a crowd, they are used to us doing our best every day. Rob will get some serious attaboys today. I say thank you for everything but maybe he doesn't hear them anymore.
But I bet Rob would miss those words if they were absent! :)
DeleteAppreciation and gratitude goes a long way. Even more so when we acknowledge our ownself.
ReplyDeleteIt does, but emotional maturity requires that I know how to give myself those pats on the back.
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