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Many of us find it difficult to accept
compliments but easily believe the slightest criticism. Today, right now,
let’s make a choice to fully accept compliments as we would a gift.
Sincere compliments are gifts of praise. They are kudos given for wise
choices or accomplishments or perhaps for just letting your light shine.
There is no reason not to accept the gift of a kind word, but some of us
argue against them, even giving reasons why they aren’t true.
If we visualize the energy of a
compliment, we would see beautiful, shining, positive energy being sent
from the giver. That energy, if accepted graciously, will brighten our
personal energy field. Our gratitude then returns to the giver as warm,
fuzzy, glowing energy, completing an even circuit of good feelings. But
if we reject a compliment, what could have been a beautiful exchange
becomes awkward and uncomfortable, making it a negative experience
instead. Misplaced modesty can ruin the joy of sharing this connection
with another person. We can accept a compliment and still be modest by
simply saying “thank you.” However, if compliments are rejected due to a
lack of self-esteem, then the first step is to start believing good
things about yourself. Try giving yourself compliments in the mirror.
Beyond the initial feelings of silliness, you will notice how good it
feels. Watch the smile it puts on your face. The next step would be to
see how it feels to give compliments to others. Notice how great you feel
when you’ve made another person’s face brighten and how differently you
feel when the gift you’ve offered is rejected. Having experienced all
sides, you will be ready to play along fully and willingly.
We are our harshest critics. When we
accept compliments, we are reminded that others see us through different
eyes. All living beings crave positive attention, and we all deserve to
have positive energy shared with us. Perhaps if we happily and gratefully
accept compliments, we will give others permission to do so as well.
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