YOUTH: It’s simple. It’s through being recognized by others that each of us can truly feel we have value.
It is through recognition from others that one becomes able to wipe away one’s feelings of inferiority.
One learns to have confidence in oneself. Yes, it’s an issue of value.
I think you mentioned it last time: that the feeling of inferiority is an issue of value judgment.
It’s because I could never get recognition from my parents that I have lived a life tainted by feelings of inferiority.
PHILOSOPHER: Now let’s consider a familiar setting. For example, let’s say you’ve been picking up litter around your workplace.
The thing is, no one seems to notice at all. Or if they do, no one has given you any appreciation for what you’ve done,
or even said a single word of thanks. Well, will you keep on picking up litter from now on?
YOUTH: That’s a difficult situation. I suppose that if no one appreciates what I’m doing, I might stop.
PHILOSOPHER: Why? YOUTH: Picking up litter is for everyone.
If I’m rolling up my sleeves and getting it done, but I don’t get a word of thanks? I guess I’d probably lose my motivation.
PHILOSOPHER: This is the danger of the desire for recognition. Why is it that people seek recognition from others?
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