A compliment is a wonderful thing. It can make you feel
confident, beautiful and secure.
Sadly, compliments seem to be a
rare thing, which could be a combination of many things.
It seems that we, as a people,
are learning how to desensitise ourselves and are afraid of reaching out beyond
our own personal boundaries.
I have taken it upon myself in my
daily routines to make sure I compliment someone on something I like about
them; be it what they’re wearing or what they have done.
The first time was frightening,
but I thought to myself, What’s the worst
that can happen? It’s only a compliment. I was on the train coming home,
and sitting across from this glamorous young woman and I complimented her on
her shoes. They were Carrie Bradshaw-esque. She gave me a warm smile and said,
“They’re actually killing me. They’re my friends’ and I don’t even know how I’m
going to walk to her house when I get off.”
I laughed and told her that at
least she would be looking fabulous whilst she struggled. I like to think that
our interaction gave her the strength to walk in those marvellous shoes
I feel as if I don’t acknowledge
this person, and myself, the compliment will go unsaid, and wither and die in
the abysses of my mind. Wouldn’t it be nicer for this admiring remark of a person’s
self to be spoken, to be shared?
I urge you to be stern with
yourself, and if you like that lady’s boots, tell her! If you admire the way
someone is being helpful within the community, tell them!
Amy Stephens
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