We earn others’ approval when we take responsibility for our own lives and happiness. Sometimes it takes a long time to gain approval…you first have to demonstrate what you are made of, and that your intentions are true. Either way, approval and validation come second.

Your first step is to do the thing that you need to do for yourself in order to feel whole and content.

The great news is that, unlike many others in your position, you know what it is that would make you feel good: being of service to others in some capacity. That is the first step in the obstacle course and you have already conquered it. Narrow down exactly what you want to do.

The next step is to take action. This may include completely uprooting your entire life. Thank the universe that you are in a position that you are able to do this. The right choice is usually the HARD one. But even a small step in the right direction is going to make you feel better, and productive, than staying where you are and feeling powerless.

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, and the great news is that energy begets energy. So, even when it seems so hard to completely start from scratch, it doesn’t take long to start building momentum and, before you know it, you will be well on the path to what you love and you won’t even have to think about.

If completely uprooting your life and career are impossible steps to take, then the only other option is: Make the choice to change your mind about what you are doing…find ways to make it enjoyable…tweak the arrangement in whatever ways that would make it acceptable to you…but, above all, decide to GET. INTO. IT. Change your mind about it – fix your attitude. Nothing we are doing will be a success until we decide to be ALL IN. 100% RIDE OR DIE. Make the choice and decide to never look back.

I believe in you. You are on Tiny Buddha, so you have what it takes to do more and be more, and FIND THE ENERGY WITHIN YOURSELF that you need. Take breaks when you need them.

If you still need support, keep coming back here. Many others are still available to talk about this and to chime in with any advice they might have.

Namaste