-applaud-
it feels good to be acknowledged. somehow it affirms our existence. much of the noise about alienation i believe centers on our need for affirmation. and why not should it be centered on affirmation or recognition? who does not want to have their effort validated? though there are moments in our lives that we'd love to be invisible from the scrutiny of the world, there is still this spot in us that would love to me noticed and appreciated. we are after all social beings.
As social beings, it gives us a level of security in knowing that somebody went out of their selfish ways to recognize us. it somehow affirms our need to feel special because if we are not special, nobody would bother disrupt their routine just to acknowledge our presence.
acknowledgement is also given as a form of reward if somebody has done something good, exemplary or brilliant. and since such an action is derived from performing an exemplary act, acknowledgement becomes a novelty, a desired prize.
and yes, it really feels so good to be applauded but more importantly it feels so good to know that you are not merely an invisible individual who breathes everyday but your existence matters.
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