“When I was 13, I told Henry Winkler I wanted to act. He said, Do it and don’t let anyone stand in your way. His validation just made it all the more true. I haven’t stopped thanking him since.”
— Marlee Matlin
Validation is one of the most important emotional skills you can possess. Yes, it is a skill because it has to be learned. And it is an important one if you want to have better relationships with people.
The relationship will be better because with more validation you are going to have less debating, less conflicts, and less disagreement. You will also find that validation opens people up and helps them feel free to communicate with you, without fear of conflict or useless debating.
If you feel like there is a wall between you and someone else, it probably has been built with through invalidation. Validation is the means of chipping away at the wall and opening the free flow of communication.
“Validation” is a fable about the magic of free parking. Won numerous awards, and you can tell why. It communicates with you. It motivates you.
Enjoy!
