Carl Roger's unconditional positive regard means valuing the person as doing their best to move forward in their lives constructively and respecting the person’s right to self-determination—no matter what they choose to do.That doesn’t mean that you need to like the person or approve of what they do. Nor does it mean that you have to simply put up with what they do. The point is to use the love in your heart to create acceptance. This is important not only for others but also for ourselves. Giving this to ourselves is the biggest gift we could give. The best part is, you deserve it. Catherine suggests a fun experiment, the Pink Cotton Candy experiment, for next time you encounter a group of people. Try it!