I have a theory that if everyone gave 1-3 genuine compliments a day, everyone would be happier. I don’t mean a meaningless overdone phrase. I mean a true and good compliment. You would feel purpose for helping someone else feel worthy. This would be a huge ricochet effect on everybody’s self esteem and overall mood. We could be putting out these good intentions with saying things pure and with meaning such as, “Those sneakers are awesome, they go so well with your outfit!” “I adore that sweater! Where did you get that?” Even just, “You look lovely.” All of these would go so much further than the insults the people in today’s world are used to giving out and receiving. When I see people bashing each other, calling each other horrible names, and fighting I never understood how they don’t know how a few kind words go so much further than a few hateful ones. I stand by my theory of if you gave just one genuine, pure compliment a day with good intent, instead of picking out what you think is “wrong” we could have a much better place to live. In harmony. Everyone’s happiness would rub off and people would start seeing the good once they started. Start with one nice thing you admire about a family member, a friend, the girl who scans your groceries. Something nice once a day. Try it. You’ll see. They will feel good and so will you. You go home happy, your family and loved ones will see it, everyone is happier with one simple sincere gesture. It’s a ricochet affect. How would you feel if somebody told you a true heartfelt compliment every single day? You could start.