The Value of me

I have two values.

The Value of me:
What I believe is my value, the value that I place in my work, my experiences, my goals, my thoughts, my inspiration, my world.  This value only increases with time.  It does not move when called into question by other people.  It stays the same.  It is set by the universe, it is understood and defined by me. 

My Societal Value.
This is the value that others give to me.  This value can be traded, upgraded, lost, plundered, misunderstood, and misrepresented.  I have some control over this value but ultimately it is for others to decide.  Am I taken seriously?  Do others appreciate my work?  Am I moving up and out?  Is what I do unique and complex? Does my work have to have meaning?  Implied or overt?  Is meaning actually necessary?  Do I have potential? Am I actually a professional?

Regardless of the value the real question for me is: When you see my work, does it grab you, does it call to you, does it steal you away?  

Do I have the courage to put my soul out where people can assign it an arbitrary price?  Can I allow myself to let go and fly when people may not understand my flight?  

To lay myself bare, to let people know my thoughts and dreams.  My visions and longings.  Is there enough value in success if it comes at the price of being known?  

Ooooh I don't know.