“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." ~ Maya Angelou

Have you found this to be true? Without ignoring what we say and what we do, let's give attention to how people feel. With every person we encounter and with every person in our lives, let's be kind and respectful.

And let's go beyond that. Let's be generous with authentic praise. 

I've learned that when I notice something positive about a person - a talent, a virtue, a strength, a job well done, a kindness, a special graciousness - and rather than hold back for any reason, I commend the person, it feels as good for me as well as for the recipient.  

Let's not hold back our appreciations. Let's treat ourselves with care too.

With love,
Charlene

THE ELEVENTH GIFT IS LOVE: It will grow each time you give it away. - from The Twelve Gifts of Birth