Compliments

I don’t want to sound self-centered but these moments tend to make my day.

When someone who doesn’t know me. Who has only talked with me for a few minutes, says I’m a good person, I light up. The thought that during those few moments of us talking I made a good impression without trying, makes me feel really good about who I am.

Sometimes I try really hard to make a good impression and no one notices or makes a comment. But when I’m just myself, when I make no effort to portray a certain role or image, and I’m complimented… it’s encouraging. It reinforces the idea that I’m good enough, just the way I am. I don’t have to be anyone else.

It’s a comforting feeling. Today I was able to experience that.