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Validation: Sure to Make You Smile!

October 5, 2019 By Deb Chitwood 12 Comments

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We all need more smiles. I just have to share the short film (16 minutes, 24 seconds) called Validation by Writer/Director/Composer Kurt Kuenne. The film has won many film-festival awards, such as Best Short Comedy at the Breckenridge Festival of Film and Best Short Film & Audience Award at the Heartland Film Festival. Validation is pretty much sure to make you smile. Of course, you should have tissues handy as well.

Validation: Sure to Make You Smile!

Validation was published in 2007, but I’ve been in love with it since I first saw it in 2010. I don’t think you can see it too many times. It’s one of my all-time favorite inspirational films!

If you’re familiar with current thoughts on parenting, you’ve heard that we need to encourage rather than praise so that our children will get their reinforcement internally and not become “praise junkies.”

You might even be hesitant to give compliments because of the new research. But I think we need to praise other adults. We grew up with a need for praise, and we’ll be happy to get some validation!

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Filed Under: Happiness, Kindness, Making a Difference Tagged With: happiness, kindness, Kurt Kuenne, short film, Validation

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  1. Bibi says

    October 29, 2010 at 10:13 am

    Great movie. Thank you for sharing it. I always believed in a power of smile.

    I am your new follower from Follow Friday.Stop by for a visit if you like.

    ~Bibi~
    http://www.dailyorganizedchaos.com

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    • Deb Chitwood says

      October 30, 2010 at 12:53 am

      Thanks so much for your kind comment, Bibi! And thanks for following me. I’m on my way to visit your blog now!

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  2. patty says

    October 30, 2010 at 6:31 am

    love this idea, the quote…. am big fan of mother theresa!! :))
    thanks for visiting… i hope you post something halloween themed and link up this weekend! 🙂

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    • Deb Chitwood says

      October 30, 2010 at 7:55 pm

      Thanks, Patty! I’m a big fan of Mother Teresa as well! Your Halloween link-up looks great, but I’ll be busy with Project Smile on Halloween. That’s when the Project Smile link-up is held this month. Have a happy Halloween!

      Reply
  3. jill conyers says

    November 1, 2010 at 4:00 am

    I’m going to share this video with friends and family 🙂

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    • Deb Chitwood says

      November 1, 2010 at 12:10 pm

      Thanks, Jill! I’m such a fan of that video and love to see it shared!

      Reply
  4. alicia says

    November 1, 2010 at 8:16 am

    What a beautiful film and message. Just what I needed today.

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    • Deb Chitwood says

      November 1, 2010 at 12:11 pm

      Thanks so much, Lish! Have a great rest of the day!

      Reply
  5. Snowcatcher says

    November 1, 2010 at 12:02 pm

    I watched this Friday but didn’t have time to leave a comment then. I want you to know it really made a difference in my weekend! I couldn’t help but picture doing the same thing everywhere I went!

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    • Deb Chitwood says

      November 1, 2010 at 12:15 pm

      I just love hearing that it made a difference in your weekend! I know what you mean about picturing doing the same thing – I’ve done that, too!

      Reply
  6. SomeGirl says

    November 4, 2010 at 10:01 pm

    Oh, that was a wonderful film! I have tears! Thanks for sharing it! ♥ Michelle

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    • Deb Chitwood says

      November 5, 2010 at 12:51 am

      Thanks, Michelle! That’s an awesome film, isn’t it?!

      Reply

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