don't - don't fall into that trap, or if you're already in it, then get out of it fast....I know 'cos I had the misfortune of falling into that snare...it's seductive but very dangerous and in the end not worth it at all...
Whenever we do something for someone else or something else without actually wanting to do it because we enjoy it or believe in it or want to do it - for ourselves - we are looking for acknowledgement and when it doesn't happen the way we want it to happen (and it usually never does take the shape we want), the resulting effects on us can be quite harsh.
I know there are times and occasions when we cannot do a reality check with our inner being, especially when we are young, or in dire need, but then cut out the acknowledgement bit entirely. Do it only because you know you have to do it, and are doing it for a reason. Period.
Looking for acknowledgement, is actually very stunting....