My Compliments
Today Write Tribe is challenging me to write about the best compliments I ever received in honor of National Compliment Day. The
best compliments I have ever received came from my readers in the form of
comments. It is those comments that
marvel how my fiction story could be real, how my post made someone laugh,
shake in terror, or made them cry. It is
the comments that compliment my writing or my art. The best ones that say my writing or art
evoked exactly the emotion I was aiming for when I created what I did. That is a big thrill! The comments that are so kind they bring a
tear to my eye. They ring with a shred
of truth and authenticity. In other words, the person isn’t just trying
to find something nice to say. They have
convinced me they mean what they say!!!
It is
those comments that keep me from throwing in the towel and continue writing
even on my darkest days when my heart is filled with doubt of my abilities. It is those days when I pray to God that if I
am meant to write then He should give me the words. It is then that the words seem to tumble
through my fingers onto the computer screen as if on their own accord. The stories, blogs, poems, graphics, and
music come together easily. It is then I
know I am doing exactly what I should be.
It is
exactly why I answer every single one of my comments and return the favor by
reading their work and leaving kind words for them. It is so easy to spread a little love and
share a smile. It will make them feel
good, and you will feel good in return.
It is a win-win situation!! It is
National Compliment Day, so go forth and spread the love!
I love your blog and am so glad that I found you and that we are also FB friends!! XOXO
ReplyDeleteJoJo, I am so glad I found you and your blog! I feel very blessed to know you and be friends with you on Face Book. Thank you for always stopping by and commenting on everything I post. I really appreciate it! ♥
DeleteLovely post Kathy. And it's true isn't it? Those complimentary comments stop us from throwing in the towel. As for you, all your writing is genuine and touches the heart. I love your stories :)
ReplyDeleteiwrotethose.com, it sure is! When I first started I never could imagine how much comments would come to mean to me and my mental health! LOL I mean I am still bat shit crazy most of the time but at least I am happy about it. I am thrilled that you love my stories! Comments like these make me want to write even more! Thank you so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteKathy, you take all the efforts to answer to each comment shows your love and appreciation towards your readers. I fall short in this department and will make amends. Lovely post.
ReplyDeleteKalpana, I am so pleased you enjoyed my post!! It is the least I can do when people are kind enough to read my words and share their thoughts here. It is lovely to keep the conversation going! Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteYeah Kathy I've seen you do that. Very few people practice as they preach. Here's to loads of great writing from you.
ReplyDeletetulika, it does seem to get a bit better with practice!! Perhaps all you great writers are rubbing off on me!! Answering comments and returning them takes forever, but in the long run, I think it is worth it. It is the right thing to do. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteLet me start by saying I simply love your blog Kathy! And yes you are so right the comments on our blogs gives us the nudge to write, to express!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
Nabanita, I am thrilled and down right tickled that you like my site! Thank you so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteComments are the best aren't they?? And you're right, they are daily compliments and I am so happy they keep you from throwing in the towel because truly, that would our loss. Rock on my bloggee pal, rock on! :D
ReplyDeleteMimi, They sure are. Thank you so much for stopping by to read and for your kind comments and encouragement! ♥
DeleteToo true, Kathy. Compliments serve as great motivation!
ReplyDeleteMichelle, they sure do and God bless those who leave them! Answering comments makes my day. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteWhat a great post for National Compliments Day, Kathy. I hope you keep writing, because your blog is a great read!
ReplyDeleteBlessings and Bear hugs!
Rob-bear, I am so pleased you enjoyed my post and I am thrilled you enjoy my blog. That really made my day. I will probably keep on writing because I enjoy doing it. There are days when I get in the dumps with a case of writer's block but I always come out of it. Thank you so much for stopping by and for your sweet words! ♥
DeleteP.S.: I meant to mention before how interesting you new header is!
ReplyDeleteRob-bear, I am so pleased you like it!! The illustration you see I made for my husband for Christmas of his semi truck. I zentangled it for him as a surprise. He loved it! I had created the illustration of me a while back and just combined the two for the site. Since I am featuring more of my art here I thought it would be fun to incorporate one of my own drawings in the header. Thank you so much for your kind comments! ♥
Deletegosh I am very bad at replying back :(
ReplyDeleteAlthough I read the comments but only reply if necessary.
You are a wonderful soul, kathy
bless you!
Ruchira, bless you right back my friend! Thank you for stopping in and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteHopped here from write tribe and loved your post.. Isn't the blogging world really awesome ?? :)
ReplyDeletesimple girl, I am so happy you hopped by and said hello! I am so glad you liked my post. The blogging world is pretty awesome the way it brings us all together. Thank you so much for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteKathy I love your smile :) and your stories! You write with your heart and readers connect with you instantly. So glad to have you met through WT and I remember once when you did a guest post at Everyday gyaan...it was then I got to know the Artist in you! Keep alive the passion! :)
ReplyDeleteAditi, thank you so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments! I am so blessed to have connected with you! ♥
DeleteReally appreciate your soulful writing here, Kathy :) I had tried coming to your site, a couple of times before, but it wouldn't open at my office system. Thankfully now, I'm able to view your site and read, too. Keep up the good work :) :)
ReplyDeleteSreeja, I am so pleased you made it here to see me and you enjoyed what you found! Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteI love how you give credit to God for your writing. Yours is one of my favourite blogs. Blessings dear Kathy, may you stay forever inspired.
ReplyDeleteSuzy, thank you so much for your sweet comments! It makes me so happy to know that you like my blog and reading what I write. It makes it all worth it! ♥
DeleteI love your blog and your posts! And love how you connect with all of us the fellow bloggers.
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Sheethal, Thank you so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments. They mean an awful lot to me! ♥
DeleteI agree - comments that seem sincere, and like the person really "gets" the writing are the best. I see it as God's way of encouraging me to keep at it, even when it seem like I'll never get the novel I'm working on completed :)
ReplyDeleteI'm usually a few days behind (thanks to the joys of everyday life) but I do make sure I check out your writing.. and I'm not disappointed!
jannatwrites, I am so pleased you like my writing! Thank you so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteOh yes, the feedback from our readers is the bestest compliment fir we bloggers. And I am so glad that me met in this blogosphere. Have learnt so many things from you! Thanks for inspiring, Kathy! ♥
ReplyDeleteShilpa, I am too!! I have learned from you too. I am thrilled that I managed to teach you and inspire you without even knowing I was doing it!! Now that is cool! Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteThat's a lovely post...so true that compliments can keep you going...and a genuinely nice word or smile or comment can make someone's day better and in some cases, even their life!
ReplyDeletePsych Babbler, it always does in my case. They are like blessings and I love to count them! Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteI swear Kathy and lovely comments give us such a high which can only encourage us to write more and better our craft:)
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vishalbheeroo, that is how comments affect me. They make me feel like I can. They encourage me to keep on plugging. Thank you for stopping by. The best things about comments is they usually make my day as yours have. Thank you for stopping by!! ♥
DeleteA lovely way of complimenting each and everyone of us...
ReplyDeleteThe last part is too impressive...
A wonderful post
shellymona, I am so pleased you liked it! Thank you so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
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