Are women more apt to become embarrassed when they become the center of attention, or the queen of the day, or just recognized and appreciated for doing what they do best? Some, probably not. But there are lot of women out there who have been taught - at least in some secret way - that to enjoy "their moment" is selfish.
This entry in "Creating a Charmed Life" suggests that to be our best, we need to accept praise. In fact, to fully enjoy other's shining moments we need to have had our own, lest we resent others.
Two suggestions the author offers are to spend time with people who "think you are splendid and tell you so" and when this isn't possible, don't forget to appreciate yourself! Treat yourself!
Too often, some of us dismiss the appreciation of others carelessly. My mother admonished me to accept gratitude or compliments graciously.
Rather than pass your accomplishments or talents off with excuse, remember to say "Thanks!". It really is enough.
Boy, hasn't that been a difficult lesson to learn?? The ladies at exercise are very good with compliments. I've been trying to say "Thanks!" rather than brushing off those compliments that come my way.
I'm sure EM has said the same things to me about learning to accept compliments graciously, and I'm still working on it.
Here....you can practice. Nan, I can't tell you enough how much I appreciate all you've done for me the past few weeks. It would have been much more difficult for me to heal if I hadn't been able to put things into your capable hands and not worry about them. Thanks, sis......you're a keeper!
you are so right!instead of being embarrassed by compliments if we accept them with good grace we may feel just a little easier about giving them... and i LOVE your background, how beautiful.
Why, thank you both! Buffy, you know it was MY pleasure. And Bod . . . I have to share the credit with our site administrator (geez. . . is that what we call T???) I suggested a fall theme and she provided! I also liked the idea that if we accept compliments more easily, we're more apt to give them more easily, too. A win-win!
ok where have you gone?