Found on Facebook

Found on Facebook:

Mark Twain once said “I can live for two months on a good compliment.”

Verbal appreciation speaks powerfully to persons whose primary Love Language is “Words of Affirmation.” Simple statements, such as, “You look great in that suit,” or “You must be the best baker in the world! I love your oatmeal cookies,” are sometimes all a person needs to hear to feel loved.

Aside from verbal compliments, another way to communicate through “Words of Affirmation” is to offer encouragement. Here are some examples: reinforcing a difficult decision; calling attention to progress made on a current project; acknowledging a person’s unique perspective on an important topic. If a loved one listens for “Words of Affirmation,” offering encouragement will help him or her to overcome insecurities and develop greater confidence. .



I needed this...what a great reminder of one of the key factors in parenting, and in being kind to one's own self. I have been focusing on this: I am independent of the GOOD and BAD opinions of others. Self worth is where it is at. Only being confident in one's self image can a person, and individual have true happiness. Happiness that is independent of anyone else, and independent of items, or accomplishment. Inner peace. Lost....but looking.