I met a young woman the other day who had some serious issues, some of which could possibly result in her arrest. She was so sweet and so open and vulnerable about her situation; I couldn’t help but be gentle and compassionate toward her, though all of her “stuff” was ultimately her responsibility.
At the end of our interaction she was very grateful. She ended our conversation by telling me that I was pretty. What a nice thing to say and, of course, I thanked her. She said, “If we complimented each other more, the world would be a nicer place.”
How true, how true.
We don’t get too much in the line of compliments after about the age of 2 or 3 years old. The world becomes a harsh, mean place where we dole out compliments as if they physically hurt us to do so. How can it harm us to tell someone they have great hair or a beautiful smile? Do we really believe the myth “You’ll get a big head!” if we compliment someone too much? Is that why we become so stingy giving them?
Well, we can change that one person at a time!
A gentleman came to me, needing help with his documents. He had the most handsome nose, very chiseled and Roman looking. I told him so. The next day he came back to complete the transaction and requested me. He told me it was because I complimented his nose and that made him feel good.
Just think…something so very simple can be so very profound.
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