Did you see something today that somebody else did, was wearing or created? Something you really admired or was impressed with? Did you tell them you liked what you saw? I've been thinking a lot today about how many of these opportunities we pass up on a consistent basis. Oh sure we dish out compliments when it's convenient and of course when it's expected and often when it takes little effort on our part, such as when friend shows up in a new outfit or you learn a coworker received a promotion. But what about when it's someone we don't know? Or when it might seem "too random" or "weird?" How many blogs do we browse each day and really love some of what we see, yet we finish reading/looking and move onto the next blog or activity without having left a comment or emailed the person our thoughts/appreciation for the inspiration or our simple admiration? You know how you feel when someone stops you unexpectedly and gives you a compliment; it makes you smile and actually become somewhat impressed that anyone was even paying attention, right? It does that to me anyway. And what about the person that you're certain receives more than their share of praise and doesn't need any more from you? They do need it. They probably receive far less than you think they do and you might just be the one to make their day. And I'm not talking about empty praise or ever being less than sincere, but couldn't we all do a little less lurking/looking down at the ground as we pass someone/almost saying something, but then changing our mind? Just a thought . . .
