We spend so much of our lives going about our day, doing the things we do without a second thought. Invariably, we don't 'do' things because there's going to be a monetary reward, but because it's just something we're passionate about.
Recently, however, I was reminded that the power of a word can be so powerful and reminds you why you choose to do those things. For me, it's been an email from a parent telling me how much she appreciates all I do to go that extra mile in teaching her son, or being told at the end of a phone call 'wow, thank you, you're appreciated'. I never set out to get these compliments, and yet in hearing them was reminded that those simple words mean so much. The warm glow I felt inside, the smile that broke out on my face, well it came at the perfect time!
We have the power to choose words that can bring smiles to people's faces, or allow Ed's destructive messages to cause chaos and pain. Of course, we would never choose those cruel words of Ed to say to a friend, yet we have no problem listening to them and embracing them ourselves.
So today, as you give a compliment to someone else, or you say thank you to someone for the help they've given, why not take a moment and give an extra special thank you to yourself! Yes, YOU deserve those simple words for all the hard work you do each day, for making choices that support your recovery, or to remind you just how amazing you are.
So here's to each of you out there. You guys are amazing and I am blessed to have you all in my life. And today I DARE you to compliment yourself - go on, try it, you might be pleasantly surprised!!!
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