tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9734257.post1254296512327319449..comments2008-04-13T11:59:32.869-07:00Maria Palmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13312421033720261560noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9734257.post-60674256543423617242008-04-13T11:59:00.000-07:002008-04-13T11:59:00.000-07:00Hi Deb,<BR/><BR/>I think to some extent many of us still feel the need to have approval from others. This is something I still deal with in my personal relationships. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts ;)Maria Palmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13312421033720261560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9734257.post-48499688249349636932008-04-13T09:13:00.000-07:002008-04-13T09:13:00.000-07:00As I read over your list, #4 leapt out at me. I realize that there are still subtle ways I seek external approval, even tho I have a healthy self-esteem. I'm aware that I do this in the small stuff, more than the big. As example, I have to make a slight change in travel plans later this month. It means rearranging dates with a number of people. Already I'm concerned about how they will respond. And that's a waste of my precious energy!! The change in plans has come from my changing my priorties on what is most important to me and my family. It's just kinda funny watching myself obsess over this. I think I'll stop right now! Thanks for sharing this!Deb Callhttp://movingspirit.typepad.com/spirit_in_gearnoreply@blogger.com