So an interaction today reminded me that I need to continue improving when it comes to accepting compliments.
I LOVE giving compliments to people. It fills me up to encourage other others. And I do this genuinely, not simply for the sake of doing it. (That's just wrong!) I am genuine with my words.
Over the years I have trained myself to accept compliments a from others, and truly believe them. Every now and then, I still get caught by surprise!
When someone tells me how wonderful or awesome I am, for example. My immediate response is usually something like
"why? I didnt do anything special. I'm just being me."
And now the, "Centi's a lucky guy" comments. I expressed today to a friend that I am quick to say I am lucky in this, however, I am not so quick to acknowledge or accept the opposite. It ISN'T that I doubt my contribution, quality, involvement or what I bring to the table. Or that i think i'm not good enough. (See blog from the other day) I simply had not thought about it in those terms before, that he is lucky.
I fall back to my response earlier of "Why? I'm simply being me." Well, simply being me IS extraordinary, and sparkly, and unique, and special. 💖🤗😊 and not everyone is so lucky to get to know me that well. 😎
Moral of the story: accept the damn compliment. Just accept it, don't Over think or analyze it to death. Don't find reasons to prove people wrong when they give a compliment. And...you can even enjoy it 💖
