A Rainbow.

I think what the "Compliment Guys"did in was very generous, sweet, caring and kind of them. They did it to cheer people up, knowing that the world was in a depressed mood at the time. They tried very hard to be sincere and it payed off. Many people were glad that they were trying to make a difference. As I watched a video of them passing around compliments and people smiling, I also smile with admiration. It's such a honorable thing to do. I really have respect for them because their doing it out of choice- not for money or for anything. For free. They were spending their time trying to cheer up people and make their day for them. It was not humorous or a prank. It was not hollow or insincere. They were trying and they enjoyed it. Not only did sending compliments out make another person feel happy but it also made them feel happy. The fact that they did it for 2 hours once a week no matter what weather or what consequences- they did it.

When I receive a comment from someone about my clothing, my style or how I look- I feel okay, depending on what the comment was. When I receive a compliment from someone- no matter who, I feel flattered and happy as if that part of me: clothing, style or how I feel or look is showing and as if the outside world gets to see that part of me, which I know must be a part that is shining. I allow myself to appreciate that part of me instead of being so negative about everything. And it doesn't even matter who that person is, better yet- it's a stranger, because then you know they're not doing it just because they're your friend but because they really mean it. When I was small- when we all were small, little children or toddlers even, we were honest about everything- from what you wear to what you say and like. This was the cute thing about us- we could get away with it. And it was so so sweet because people could really get the truth out of us- we weren't afraid of anything. Of misunderstanding or hurt or sadness. We felt we had nothing to loose. Now, we worry. We think, we listen. We review, reflect, evaluate, assess, approve- even. And we regret. So compliments sometimes have to be false- for us. Only because we don't want to hurt the person- or even if you don't want to ruin your reputation or for defense. E.g somebody gives you a compliment and you're flattered but just can't accept it or feel like you owe them something- so you refuse their compliment and give it to them. That is very common- especially for girls. When little kids are praised, they jump with joy, we do to, the only difference is that we don't reveal it under our masks. We all are obviously delighted and pleased to know somebody likes your shirt or that you seem to be looking very lively but why don't we show it? I think it's because we've changed over time to be extremely and overly careful with everything. We don't want to be vain or full of yourself as if you knew the fact already. But we don't want to lie and be too hard on ourselves. So we do nothing. We tolerate. Something we can't deal with or accept or reject- we put aside. A compliment is a sense of praise, like you've done well. All of us has changed from our toddler ages, but we still enjoy compliments because we hardly get them. And when we get them- we feel happy. No compliment could not be enjoyable unless it's for really specific or personal reasons. Compliments are lovely- if they are spiteful and unpleasant- they could be comments but most likely criticism. So I think I have found the conclusion. Every compliment is flattering, for the good and enjoyable to all. Everybody should enjoy compliments while you get the chance. And do not refuse them, because even though others might think of you someone who thinks so beautifully of themselves- they should remember somebody gave one to you. So you received it, and you were honest. The only person that should matter if they understand and agree with the compliment is yourself. Any person who presents you with a compliment is a tender and liberal person. You pull a person towards you by giving away compliments. You pull them away from hate and contempt and revulsion. You pull them to light, where they are grateful and thankful for themselves because what they do is done and what they will do is in choice. Their choice. Everyone deserves compliments. Lots and lots of them. And we should make a change by starting to convey and encourage them. Could this have an effect on us? A good one? Hopefully...

I chose this painting because the girl in it looks like she has no worries and no regrets. Like all that matters is running with the waves and away with the stars. Zooming right past the rainbow that compliments her mood. The rainbow is all colors and in an order so it reminds me like she's starting off at the red- where she has no worries or fears and gradually will get to the dark blue. That's what happens with compliments isn't it? You are happy. It's active in your mind and slowly vanishes as you start to protest and believe against it.

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