Is it ego, connection, or validation? via /r/gratitude

I wake up every day and the think “what am I grateful for today that I can share with the group?”

I also keep a written gratitude journal, but I try to write posts about the most relatable things that I feel thankful for.

It’s become a steady part of my morning routine. I look forward to it every day. I look forward to checking in throughout my day and seeing the comments that people leave. I feel kind of bummed when I check and there’s no comments, which is tough to admit but it’s true.

I’m wondering if this is a bad thing though.

Am I just craving connection?

Is it validation that I’m seeking?

Or is it my ego?