If anything, I think unrecognized acts count more, because what really matters in the end is intent. It's probably the case that no act is truly altruistic, but I think it's fair to say that the unsung hero who does what he/she does because it's the right thing to do has a more positive impact on the world the celebrate hero who may or may not be doing it solely for the recognition. All in all, this is a great lesson that you teach!

Monet,

That is really interesting about the need for constant praise. I've never thought about that before. Learning our own innate value is really important so we don't look for it in the wrong places.

Wendy: Acts of kindness that go unrecognized do not count any less in my opinion. I was after recognition, but I had to stop chasing recognition. I did this by finding a purpose bigger than the recognition I might or might not recieve. My acts of kindness might not get me a lot of recognition, but that is not going to stop me from doing what makes me happy.

Thank you, Vishnu! Hopefully we can do our part to teach the next generation that it is not the recognition that matters in doing acts of kindness.

Hey firstly I like your videos and the ideas you have. Keep it up.

I agree that the only recognition we truly need, the only approval that should matter to us is that of ourselves. That to me is integrity. It is nice to please others but that shouldn't be our ultimate intention!