The world reflects what you imagine it is and you reflect back to others. We are messengers and gift givers and all are giving you messages and gifts as you give out messages and gifts. What you give out comes back to you. The refection, the world around, changes as you change so validation comes from the outside. As Neville Goddard said - the world is you pushed out. Sometimes you just have to stop and think about it. Hope this helps and blessings to you!