The power of validation can change a life. Really. Unfortunately the power of invalidation can suck hope out of people’s lives, leaving them feeling insecure and depressed.
But we don’t want to focus on the ugly today, so let’s see how easy it is to bring positive change to others.
The Power of Validation
This 18 minute film, Validation, will make you smile, cry, and change the way you interact with people. It is one of my long time favorites. Besides, TJ Thyne is an awesome actor. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cbk980jV7Ao&version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0]
Soooo??? What do you think? Awesome, right?
What has someone said to you that left you feeling validated? Share with us in the comment section below.
“Jesus likes it when we share.” -Adelaide, age 3: Pass this along to everybody and their brother. OK, maybe not everybody’s brother, but you know . . . all of your friends would be nice.
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Lucille Zimmerman discusses internal validation on her post How to Find Your True Self. If you have a teenage daughter or granddaughter, you’ll want to read this post!
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That is so good! I love it!
LOVE it!!!!!! When strangers smile at me, I feel validated as not just someone passing by, but an important human being in their world, if only for a moment. God’s smile through a stranger.
How fun!!
I’m glad you all felt validated, Lilly, Brooks, and Carolyn. Pass it on. 🙂
Once, again, Susan, thank you so much. The love of God is passed on even when we are not aware of what our words and smiles can do. Oh, Lord, help me to complete your work in my attitude.
Love,
Willa
Thanks, Willa. Blessings on your day.
that was the coolest video needed some tissue at the end wow what a neat story how fun was that thanks cindy k
I’ll share the tissue, Cindy. Glad you enjoyed it. 🙂