Wellness Wednesday

Happy Wednesday! I can't believe another week has already come.


I had an interesting experience this past week while on a business trip in California. I slid onto a jam-packed elevator and jokingly said, don't worry, I'll think skinny thoughts. An older lady on the elevator looked at me and said, you don't need to think skinny thoughts- you are skinny! I opened my mouth to respond and before I could say a single word, she interrupted me and said, "Nope, just say thank you". Again, I went to respond and was cut off with the words, "just say thank you." So I did. I said thank you and shut my mouth.


This experience got me thinking- we are all striving to be gentle with our own souls and more compassionate to those around us but do we allow them to genuinely compliment us? Do we try to dismiss their kindness with a returned compliment or a brush off?




Why is it difficult for us to just say thank you?




I've made it a goal this week and am challenging all of you to the same- give genuine compliments to those around you and ACCEPT compliments given to you with a simple thank you.


As we work on accepting positive compliments from those around us, it will help us to see how other people see us which will help us to start practicing self love.




So, I will start- you are an extraordinary person- there is no one on this earth quite like you. You are unique and valued. The world needs you- your friends/family needs you- I need you. You add beauty and humility to my life.




Much love to you all-


Happy Wednesday-


Stef






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