Ultimately, life is about loving ourselves and following our heart.

But let’s be honest . . . sometimes it’s nice to know others approve of us too.

We’ve all heard children say: “Look at me? Did I do a good job?”

As a child, who did you want to please?

Who reassured you with their love?

I idolized my Dad and I knew he cherished me.

Dad pulled back on the throttle of the two-seater plane and brought it to a steep upward climb. My heart jumped; the engine roared as the force thrust me back in my seat. I watched wide-eyed as the plane did a vertical climb up into the vast sea of blue.

Dad’s smile twinkled in his eyes. Sunbeams highlighted his straw-colored hair. I was the luckiest six-year-old in the world as I flew through the sky like a bird.

An excerpt from my upcoming book, Living as Love

Dad’s no longer living. He’s not here to cheer me on and tell me that I’m alright.

Silent prayerful meditation fills the void.

Let’s take a few moments in self-reflection . . .

Take several slow breaths, in and out. Close your eyes. Continue breathing gently.

Ask yourself these questions:

• Do you see me? (Listen to your heart’s response.)
• Do you care? (Let yourself be heard.)
• Am I good enough? (Acknowledge any feelings that surface.)

Continue listening to your heart for a few more minutes.

Thank yourself . . . for being you.

And remember . . .

You are the Pilot of Your Life!