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Compliments

"You are fabulous!" "The way you are able to listen and understand others, is a gift not given to everyone." "You were right from start, you think clearly about what matters." "I would like to meet you more often, I feel secure in your neighborhood en you give me faith for the future." "Thanks!"

Compliments, a few words from the heart, can give you wings. And you are able to give wings to others. When you think someone is wonderful, instantly express yourself by words and gesture. A meaningful thanks. It will make you both happy. Just do it often, more often than you usually compliment.

And then...the moment where you get compliments. What do you say? “Ah, don’t bother," "It was nothing," "Don’t make a fuzz about it," "It’s just a small thing," "I would have done it for everybody.” And there-you killed the compliment. Receiving compliments is even harder than getting them.

Be happy and show it when you get a compliment. Stand in the moment and feel the energy. Look the other in the eyes, smile and say “Thanks.” The compliment gets its full potential for giver and taker. It will strength your relationship and your love for life.

I am so happy you read this. Thanks in advance for your devotion to make our world nicer. I look at you with a tear in my eye and I hug you with love. You are a wonderful human being and I would like you around for a long, long time. Thanks. Thanks. Thanks!

Comments (4)

Thank you thank you thank you.

It is so in the right time, to read this, for me. And just yesterday, I was thinking about how people need food, and the real food for people is being connected and positive.

Thank you for stating the simple and important. Thank you for bringing this here.

posted by Smich on 12/13/2009 7:18 am

This sentiment is so basic and true and brought a tear to my eye because it hit home. We all need this connectivity and acknowledgement that we matter and make a difference to improve the quality of our lives we need to take a moment and make it count. How beautifully stated! Thank you for your loving message.

posted by Lorri on 12/13/2009 7:27 pm

Indeed thank you. When I read it, I was like "I knew this was true already", but somehow it always slips away, not actively using this knowledge. Need to keep reminding myself. I tweeted this post, so the whole world can benefit ;-)

posted by Danichan on 12/15/2009 4:20 am

A great post and a wonderful sentiment. Thank you for the opportunity to give a compliment well-deserved :)

posted by katiaraina on 12/15/2009 11:09 am

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