Reputation
”the general opinion that people have about someone or something”
Let me first start by saying, as a recovering flaming co-dependent, the idea of reputation borders on the edge of worrying about what others think about me and what I do…and worse, altering my behavior so that others will like me and my offerings.
That being said, as an artist and intuitive reader, I care about my reputation in that I want to live up to the standards I set for myself and my art. Yes I want people to like what I do and what I offer…but it’s more important that I remain authentic, that my reputation is that of someone who is coming from a place of truth.
My challenge becomes noticing when I cross the line into co-dependency. When I do that I find my offerings to be less authentic. My cure for this is to be mindful of my present state. What is it I want to be known for and am I staying true to my offerings…if people like it, that’s great…if not, that’s okay too. Actually if people don’t like what I offer, I could use that as a signal to determine if it’s because I fell into the co-dependency pattern or if it’s because, while authentic, it’s not resonating with people. Either way, I know how to move forward from there.
How about you? Is reputation a core value for you?
BTW…here’s what it looked like to begin with:
joyfully,
Maureen
The Mandala Lady
inspiring and encouraging creativity, curiosity, and play through the art of mandalas
About the 2024 Mandalas of the Day
Each day I will create and post a mandala inspired by one of 366 “value” words chosen randomly. The objective being to discover for myself which ones would best represent my core values…and by doing so, I hope it inspires you to determine your own.
Mandala of the Day 