The Desert of Arizona
Sunny 83 Degrees
Yesterday someone called me a genius (again)…
There was a time in my life when I wasn’t able to accept a compliment. I’d hear a compliment like that and look away. I couldn’t even say thank you. I’d say something dumb and throw it aside with some little joke.
First of all, that’s an extremely rude thing to do to someone who’s trying to offer you a gift. It’s completely devoid of any hint of gratitude. Oops.
Second of all, it TRULY reveals a deeply held belief of inadequacy.
When you can’t even accept a compliment with grace, you’ve got some serious things going on inside!
So here’s a simple question to ponder for the weekend.
What happens if YOU start viewing your value the same way your clients do?
In my chosen field here, I may very well BE a genius. Who knows? It certainly doesn’t feel like that from day to day.
But what if it did? What if I could remember that feeling when I went out to help people?
I believe I’d become even more effective…
I believe I’d become more of an inspiration…
I believe I’d become even more of an empowering force than before…
And I believe I’d increase my ability to serve others even more…
The next time a compliment comes your way, be aware of your response to it.
When the world keeps reflecting the same idea your way over and over again, you might want to consider that “reflection” might actually be the truth.
Don’t be afraid to clean off the grime you think is covering your being. It’s a revolutionary act, indeed, but life is too short to play small.