Compliments

Compliments cost nothing, yet many pay dear for them.

They are no new thing; some people give them sincerely while others say them just to get one back in return.

This week I received two compliments that legitimately made my day. The first was from someone who I had just met the day of. After a full day of being around me this individual told me that the reason he liked me (strictly platonic people...) was because I was a "wild card". I know that I am a fun and crazy girl, but for some reason the way this gentleman worded the compliment truly made me feel good, and almost a week later has still left me smiling.

The second one I received earlier this week was from another supervisor at work. This man is always full of compliments, but he is so genuine and truly means what he says. He came up to me in the morning while I was sitting at my desk and told me that I am someone who makes this place (our job) enjoyable and a fun place to come to. How sweet is this man!? 

It is always so encouraging to get a sincere compliment from someone. They can reassure, uplift, and even inspire you. Heck, a good compliment can get me through several months!

I have always been fairly good at giving compliments, but it is the receiving part of it that I can improve on. 

Let us not be afraid to lift one another up. Too often we underestimate the power of the simple things, and something as simple as a compliment can have the potential to turn days, weeks, and even lives around.