Who doesn't love a compliment?

I was going into the grocery store in late December when a lovely woman dressed in an animal print jacket and black slacks walked out. As I went by I told her that she looked fabulous! She was so cute...she was standing there waiting for her husband to pick her up. She took me over to the car and introduced me and told her husband what I said. She said that she hadn't received a compliment from a stranger in ages.

It ocurred to me that her reaction gave me as much pleasure as I hope my compliment gave her. It made me want to give compliments more often. It is at that point that I started to consciously look around and comment whenever I saw a woman who was wearing something "wow" or just looked great. I've always commented...it just hasn't always been out loud. I can't even begin to tell you how fun this has become.

My husband and I were having our ritual, late weekend breakfast this past Sunday when a woman walked by with a lovely scarf. I told her how beautiful it was as she passed by. She looked surprised, then she looked down to see what she was wearing and finally she broke into a huge grin and thanked me profusely. What do you think happened? I felt good all morning long! I kept thinking that maybe it was just what she needed that morning too.

You know, it doesn't cost us anything to compliment another woman. The women that we see around us don't have to be tall, thin, young, sexy or even completely pulled together to find something attractive about them. Imagine if you had the power to build someone up every day and make her day a little bit better. Well, YOU DO!

I want to issue a challenge to everyone who reads this. Take notice. Look around and see the beautiful handbags, scarves, shoes, jewelry, hairstyles, outfits or even personal features. When you see them, just make a short, nice comment about how lovely they are. Try doing this at least once a day. Watch the pleasure that spreads across the recipients face when she receives that compliment. Notice the warmth that spreads through your heart when you give that compliment.

Have a wonderful and beautiful week. Let us know what you experience.