When I wrote in his birthday card, I said, “I’m so proud of the father you have become.” It’s one of the many things about my son that make me proud of him. The power of a sincere compliment is enormous.
I remember reading a blog post a very long time ago in which the person stated so simply how important it was not to hold back on giving compliments, whether to people you know and love or to a total stranger. That stayed with me because that’s how I feel about giving compliments. You never know how important that single compliment may be. I only regret I didn’t begin doing so decades ago.
Words are like seeds and when healthy ones are sown, those seeds grow into something greater.
“You know when sunlight first touches your skin and it feels warm and tingly all over? That’s what it feels like when a compliment touches your heart.” — Richelle E. Goodrich.
Everyone has a talent of some sort (playing piano, cooking, organizing, dressing smartly, decorating, being gentlemanly, fixing things, whatever). It’s important to recognize others talent(s) and to let them know. Or perhaps someone you know has said something nice or paid a compliment to you about someone else. Pass that on. Think of how you feel when someone recognizes something you’ve done. “You’re sure a good dad,” “Can you ever play tennis well,” “You are so creative.”
The power of a sincere compliment is enormous. Go ahead, make someone’s day.
Apparently, this can be attributed to Mark Twain, “I can live for two months on a good compliment.”
Wishing that someone favours you with a compliment this week.
yes, indeed, a good way to live life by esteeming others
one of my favorite quotes from that mark twain guy
the last image is so unique and captivating