I’m so excited about being back. I’ve missed my friends, and being told you have missed my articles does make this girl feel “needed.”
We all know how good that makes us feel, and nowadays it’s not heard often enough. Sadly, there are some who never hear it. With that thought in mind, do you have any idea how long it’s been since you’ve told your spouse or your children how much they mean to you and how much you need them in your life? What about the grandparents who are raising your kids? Do you ever take the time to show your appreciation?
Even when the grandparents choose to raise them, there are so many different changes, challenges and sacrifices that are required. They really deserve your positive recognition.
Life is difficult and full of highs and lows, but being told you are needed in someone’s life and appreciated for what you do (and, of course, loved) makes a big impact on one’s heart. We all know that a happy heart makes for a happy life.
Compliments and saying kind words mean so much, but I do have my own take on this! Only say it if you mean it! I don’t appreciate or accept a “fake compliment.” I bet that just blew your mind! All this time, I’ve been saying how important it is to give appreciation to the ones in your life that deserve it. I haven’t changed my mind, but the reason behind saying it is meaning it!
I hate to even have to admit this, but it’s true. There are people who don’t care if it’s true or not; they just want to hear it. The truth isn’t important to them. Of course, it’s simple for me; I won’t compliment you just to make you happy.
Even as a young child, my mother always warned (yes, you read it correctly, she warned) anyone who asked my opinion about something that I wouldn’t tell them what they preferred to hear. They would get my honest opinion, and, with that, some would ask and some would not.
So that means if you only want to accept or expect positive answers, you probably shouldn’t ask my opinion. You will have a 50/50 chance to hear what you want. For some reason, that makes me think about Clint Eastwood in the movie where he would say, “Go ahead! Make my day!”
I realize people sometimes feel the need to say nice things to avoid hurting someone’s feelings. Maybe I should do that sometimes… no, sorry! That’s just not who I am. The people who really know me wouldn’t expect any different from me. Besides, I feel good about saying what I think. This brings me to another thought. If you will be who you are and not someone you believe a person would like more, it should give you a happier you! Be true to yourself.
It’s a compliment when someone says to me or about me, “What you see is what you get.” I dislike “fake people,” and do you remember the other fake thing I don’t like? In case you have forgotten, I’ll be glad to remind you. A fake compliment!
Wishing all my amazing friends and my followers a very good and amazing week! Until later…
