I may have mentioned before that Derek is super great. He occasionally tells me that I am awesome. My reaction? Usually a sinking feeling inside because I don't think of myself that way -- and I struggle with trying to say thanks. When I heard this quote my thoughts went to all of the times Derek has said something nice like that, and I haven't really received it. I haven't stopped to be thankful that he really believes what he is saying, and that, in all of the ways he is thinking of, I am awesome! He would not have said it otherwise.
As I have contemplated this thought a little bit today, I have determined that when he says something like that, I need to work on being truly grateful and keep my mind from listing any and all ways I think I am falling short of awesome! I know that when I have taken the time to tell someone the good things I appreciate about them, and they have received those words with joy, it has felt like they were giving me the gift! It is time to make sure that I use the strength necessary to receive the gifts that come my way. I believe in this way both I, and the gift giver, will be happier.
*Quote by Jennifer Finlayson Fife
*Photo by Tuân Nguyễn Minh on Unsplash
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