Has anyone every asked you, "What is your love language?" I probably have. Lol. The 5 love languages are: words of affirmation, acts of service, receiving gifts, quality time and physical touch. My number one love language? Words of affirmation. Usually people embody a of few of the five languages and it's not just regarding "being in love". As we all know there are many forms of love. Being that love is the number one emotion we crave as humans, knowing your love languages are key in being able to identify what inspires you, what motivates you and what may push you too far.

Affirmation and validation are closely linked, though, the act of affirming declares only truth where as validation, pokes at insecurity because there could be shades of grey, doubts or worse rejection.

I have tried to make it part of my life's work to affirm girls and women because I have struggled closely with this fine line of wanting validation over trusting in affirmation. Affirmation comes when you follow your heart. I believe affirmation is a result of doing what you were born to do! Validation looms in the background when we pursue someone else's dream over our own dream. I watched this video on youtube about a guy who bought a sail boat instead of "the dream house." His dream house happened to be a sail boat not what's advertised in a magazine. I think a sailboat qualifies as major goals.

I would encourage you to find what fills up your cup. What inspires you every day to love your friends and family, pursue what moves your soul and leaves you feeling full.

XX, Molly