Are you like me when it comes to thinking things and not saying them sometimes? I am talking about encouraging words, compliments, etc. All the time I think things about people and never say the encouraging words. Why do I do that? I am guessing because I don’t want them to think “what a weirdo”. If I am being honest, I probably think at times…do my words add any value?
Below are just a few of the thoughts I have had previously and a lot of times never said them:
- Your hair is so pretty
- You are so kind
- What a great idea
- You are awesome at decorating your home
- You are so smart
- Truly the world needs what you have to offer
- I love you!
How do you feel when you are encouraged or receive a compliment? Those words make us smile and stand a little taller. Wouldn’t it be a beautiful thing if someone who receives a compliment or is encouraged would then pay it forward by doing the same thing for someone else? Can you imagine how much nicer the world would be? I don’t want to sound like a Pollyanna. BUT why can’t we focus on offering life giving words to people we encounter in our daily lives…whether friend or a complete stranger? Give it a try….it will bless someone else and most likely be a blessing to you when you see the smile on their face.
Lately I have really been thinking about how short life is. I have known people younger and just a little older than me pass away recently. Then I think, what if I withhold encouraging words, compliments, and the like and then I don’t have the opportunity again to say those words. I don’t want to live with that regret.
Today’s message is simple…say it before you can’t.
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WEAR THE PERFUME!
Linda
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