Often when I sit back and consider where I find inspiration, I think of my friend Rain. She has such an amazing grasp of reality and yet her appreciation for life is unmatched. Not too long ago she mentioned a series of acts of kindness that I thought was a great idea:
In her words: “i’m on a mission to give at least 1 random stranger a compliment a day. not only is this positive for the times we’re living in but you make someone’s day and it makes your day brighter. WIN/WIN!”
I couldn’t agree more. If you’re looking for one way to spread good karma regularly, this is a nifty idea that doesn’t cost you anything more than going out of your way to communicate with someone you might not otherwise speak to. If you really want to go the extra mile, pay a compliment to someone that you otherwise might not get along with. I assure you, this is not easy. But there is a great deal of satifaction and pride to be felt when you can be the bigger person.
In any event, I don’t recommend paying compliments just to meet a quota you’ve set. Be genuine and be truthful. If you don’t have a true opportunity to do so, don’t force it – but be aware of your environment and take the opportunity when it’s in front of you. Mark Twain once said “I can live for two months on a good compliment.” You know it feels good, so pass it on.
If you don’t know how, head on over to WikiHow’s page on “How to Pay the Right Compliments”
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you are awesome!
this is a great compliment to me, THANK YOU LOVE!
you’re very welcome, thank you so much for being an inspiration
I actually find myself complimenting people often. Most of the time on what they are wearing, but on other things too. Simple things like “that shirt is a really pretty color.” Sometimes I think they’re thinking “what do I care if this person likes the color of my shirt?” . But then I think “who doesn’t want to hear that somebody likes something about them? How can that be a bad thing?” Glad to know I am passing on good karma!
keep up the good work my dear
the nation’s capital could use some good karma
This is a great idea. I have been trying baby steps with this one. I try to look people in the eyes and smile. You can actually smile with your eyes as well – you will find that you can’t help smiling with your lips as well. Try it!
Regards,
Maggie