I had a strange, startling moment a while ago.
Whenever I pass through the entrance where my ID is always checked at the military commissary, I always save a smile for the older gentleman who is often stationed there.
I think I make it even more of a point to smile because when I once passed through a long time ago he told me that he appreciated my smiling at him whenever I see him. He said I always looked happy.
I hadn't seen him in a while so when I saw him this time I smiled and said it was nice to see him there.
He gave me a bright smile and said, "Do you know you are very, very pretty?"
I had walked past him then, but stopped and looked back saying, "You've just made my whole day."
"You really are," he called back.
I'm not being modest when I say I'm only passable looking. I know what my mirror tells me and it's OK. We all have our good points and our flaws. At my age, I just hope my hair isn't sticking up too much and that I'm looking somewhat presentable.
It reminded me of some movie from a long time ago where a gentleman was telling plain women that they were beautiful. When asked why he did that, he said that if women were told that and they believed, they became beautiful.
As I walked through the store, I felt pretty and thought what a nice gift he gave me.
I'm thinking it's a gift we should pass on. We need to let people know how beautiful they are. The country is filled with so much negativity these days. I think everyone needs to be uplifted.
I am and I'm smiling.
Whenever I pass through the entrance where my ID is always checked at the military commissary, I always save a smile for the older gentleman who is often stationed there.
I hadn't seen him in a while so when I saw him this time I smiled and said it was nice to see him there.
He gave me a bright smile and said, "Do you know you are very, very pretty?"
I had walked past him then, but stopped and looked back saying, "You've just made my whole day."
"You really are," he called back.
I'm not being modest when I say I'm only passable looking. I know what my mirror tells me and it's OK. We all have our good points and our flaws. At my age, I just hope my hair isn't sticking up too much and that I'm looking somewhat presentable.
It reminded me of some movie from a long time ago where a gentleman was telling plain women that they were beautiful. When asked why he did that, he said that if women were told that and they believed, they became beautiful.
As I walked through the store, I felt pretty and thought what a nice gift he gave me.
I'm thinking it's a gift we should pass on. We need to let people know how beautiful they are. The country is filled with so much negativity these days. I think everyone needs to be uplifted.
I am and I'm smiling.
I did that a few days ago because I just felt it was true. I told our local postal lady that she had the most beautiful complexion and she did.
ReplyDeleteI love this positive post! I do give compliments from time to when something catches my eye.
ReplyDeleteYes, Kay, you and all of your family, are beautiful, outside and in. I'm jealous because you look younger than you claim to be. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteYou are too kind, Linda! And you know you have the sweetest smile in Kansas! (Despite the cold right now.)
DeleteGreat post as you made each others' day. Smiling comes so naturally to some. I married to a smiler. I don't have the same gift.
ReplyDeleteAnd Sue is as pretty as can be.
DeleteYou and your Mom have the same contagious smile. It is so nice when we can infect others with that feeling of well being. Keep smiling Kay and brightening others days and how nice when you get it back.
ReplyDeleteI love those Akulekule across the top of your blog. They cheer me up when ever I see them.
ReplyDeleteYes, what a great post. You leave me smiling. Folks who don't know what is going on in my life have been telling me how good I look. Pretty soon, I began to believe it.
You are lovely inside and out. You're just what the world needs.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! And you ARE very pretty!
ReplyDeletesmiles make a world of difference inside and outside!
ReplyDeleteJust plain old positive comments help people immensely in their day.
ReplyDeleteSharing smiles and compliments even with people we don't know is important, and rewarding.
ReplyDeleteI think you're pretty too! And you have a lovely smile. That enhances your natural beauty!
ReplyDeleteMy friend who runs a business told me to always smile when you answer the phone. It shows in your voice.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful interlude, thank you for sharing it. A smile goes a long way. I notice that where I live and it's very built up, people rarely seem to have the time to smile we're all rushing around so much. The further out of the city you will not only get a smile you will get a wave! A smile makes someone really beautiful!
ReplyDeletesmile is like a sun in a rainy day:)
ReplyDeleteHi Kay! I know it's been a long time. I'm glad to see you are doing well and still posting. I had taken a long break and now I'm back. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Every day my husband tells me how beautiful I am - and while I know I am lucky that he thinks so, I also know what I see in the mirror. But beauty is more than just a pretty face - there is inner beauty that reflects our souls, our genuineness, our kindness - and that's what makes us beautiful. Have a great day, my beautiful friend.
ReplyDeleteYou have a wonderful smile, Ms Kay.
ReplyDeleteIt is funny how we bottle up positive thoughts
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice gentleman! Kindness really does make the world go round.
ReplyDeleteI love it when people smile, i also notice people smile back at me whenever i am smiling unconsciously, so yeah there's that! What a power a smile can make in a person's day right!
ReplyDeleteLovely reminder of something we should all learn in ... first grade!
ReplyDeleteAll Kays are pretty! :-)
ReplyDeleteWell, you definitely are! :- )
DeleteLove this!
ReplyDeleteYour beauty comes from within, you seem like a lovely person. It shows in your face. I love reading your stories. You have a marvellous sense of self-deprecating humour. You are great fun.
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