Feelings of disconnectedness can plague you today, and your response to a low mood may be to seek the attention of family or friends. Even if you successfully induce your loved ones to offer the validation you desire, you may continue to feel dissatisfied with yourself. This may be the perfect time to devote a portion of your day to speaking affirmations that remind you of how special you are. Once your confidence has returned today, you will likely find that your relationships feel more satisfying because you and your loved ones are standing on equal footing. You may even discover that you have a talent for giving others the support they need.

Our relationships serve us best when we do not depend upon family and friends for validation, and enjoy all the trials and triumphs of our life's journeys in their loving company. When we also ask that these special individuals allow us to participate fully in their lives, we create a situation in which we can prop one another up during troubling times and share in each other's joy when our lives are awash in prosperity. Though we do look to our loved ones for support and comfort, we understand that our worth does not come from outside recognition. Our appreciation for the people we care about is rooted in our ability to appreciate ourselves, whatever the circumstances unfolding in our existence. When you walk side by side with your loved ones today, you will see that reassurance must come from within.