Because of the dependence that we have on the other to appreciate us, value us and not to reject us, we want to please them. If, in spite of doing everything possible, they do not appreciate us or are not happy, how do we feel, Cheated? After having done everything out of wanting to please them! Inside, you want to please them because you want them to keep on loving you, or you don’t want them to sack you from your job, or you are afraid of being different or not being accepted. That kind of dependency takes us away from our true authenticity.

A friend is the one who comes in when the whole world has gone out, he overlooks your failures and tolerates your success.

If you look at yourself well, in the end, others will look at you well and the one who does not look at you well, will perhaps teach you something, but your value and self-esteem do not depend on the look of the other. In this state, you are open because you trust yourself and you have personal security.

We have to trust that, being ourselves, we will be well-received and loved by the world. If we are here, why have we been incarnated on Earth? To satisfy the look of the other or to bring what is unique and exceptional in us? We are all are unique conscious energy, a soul, and each one has a colour, an art, creativity and something different to contribute. Let us trust in ourselves and use our talents to bring our difference.

How do you look at yourself? You can be your best friend. This unconditional friend that loves you so much and that supports you is what you have inside. This gives you security and trust. If someone else likes you or doesn’t like you and criticizes you, you won’t collapse within because to be fine you do not depend on the look of the other.

Be true to your work, your word, and your friend.