In line with
the growing economy everywhere, the human need to be recognized also grows.
Something which is very humane. And the rapid growth of cosmetics and the
garment industry opens the secret of how huge the money is which is allocated
by people in order to be called beautiful.
Renowned
psychologist Abraham Maslow wrote a long time ago, that at a certain stage of
soul growth the need to be recognized will be very dominant. It is part of a
long journey to heal the soul. Similar to the food we eat to making our body
healthy (when eaten in moderation), the food of the soul, like other people's
recognition is also similar.
There are
times when one must dare to say enough. Without this kind of courage, the soul
would easily collapse. Firstly, the other's recognition can easily change. One
who praises today may blame another day. Secondly, using other's recognition as
an important measurement will make someone grow to be someone else. Over a
matter of time, one will feel alienated in their own body.