Have you ever hoped for certain words from certain people? Wished and dreamed of someone saying something to you that changes your life?
Or have you ever sobbed over, sighed over, or dreaded the sound of certain words spoke by people you wished you had never heard those words from?
And the most incredible words….words you didn’t expect. Words you weren’t looking for. Words that were said to you. Given to you. And gave you encouragement, or appreciation, or value that you had not expected.
Words run through me like blood.
Like a musician who is constantly hearing a rhythm. A beat. A melody. An engineer who is forever studying the angles and arches of everything they see. The mathematician who sees solutions to everything with numbers. For me it’s words. I hear them. I play with them in my thoughts. I write them just to form them, with no intention of creating anything with them. I just absorb them and expel them.
I had an eventful day yesterday. It started well. And it ended well.
Not expecting it. Not looking for it. Not knowing it was coming.
Someone gave me four words.
Four words.
This beautiful person had no idea how these words would hit me. And hit me good.
She said-
“You’re A Life Changer”.
She has no idea how those words are pounding through me now.
Pounding.
Words change moments.
And lives.
You have definitely changed my life for the better.
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And mine!
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Oh Koji. 🙂 You have made my night! Did I get a favorite yet today? If so, then you are my favorite tonight. Thank you friend.
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🙂 Dittoe Mister.
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I’d be scared, Po… Really scared. 🙂
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😉
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Wonderful you got to hear them from her. So often we never get the positive feedback but when it happens, it’s a wonderful feeling. A lovely way to start the weekend.
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I was stunned Paulette. I sometimes think I write too much about ‘me’. But then again….it is my chattering about my life. And I find that the more I have looked for wonderful moments, the more they are in abundance. Positive begets positive? And I was blown away by the words, for sure.
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Those are beautiful words indeed!
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Thank you! I hope I say such wonderful things to others. I was amazed.
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Nice acknowledgment. We also need to be aware that words can have the opposite affect. Glad you were the recipient of the positive intention!
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We do indeed Eric. I find that the kinder words I use, the kinder the words are I get in return. 😉
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True that, Colleen!
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🙂
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I believe she’s figured you out because you are compassionate and you changed her life. Awesome words to hear, I’m sure. They look good on YOU.
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Here’s the wonderful thing about it Tess, she wasn’t referring to herself. It was something she observed regarding me and another person. I was so touched that it was valued by her. Thank you.
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Wow. That is so much better. Good on you, Colleen. Nice to see yourself valued too.
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“Life Changer” would most definitely be your label, if ever you had to choose only one. I feel much the same way about words– that’s all I feel we can truly ask of ourselves or others or the world sometimes.
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That’s awfully kind of you Aussa. 🙂 It’s one of those things you just don’t expect to hear from someone, anyone. And for it to be said with such love and kindness felt so good. And it is kind of amazing when we stop and think about what we can give someone that they can keep, quite literally, forever. Our words, our expressions, our interactions. 🙂
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Colleen, This has played true to me several times since I started my blog. I am sure that those 4 words were not the 1st or only time you have heard such a profound measure of you or your day or your blog. At least I sure hope not. You have that innate ability to reach in and expose things that have that potential. Smiling, sometimes folks see it and point it out. Take care, my friend. Bill
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Bill I will say, I have been EXTREMELY lucky in having good, honest and positive people comment back and forth with me. Yourself included of course. I am amazed at the goodness and generosity of the human interaction. I am still amazed though at some comments. The surprise of them maybe? Or the power behind the words. Like this comment of yours. I will be able to take this with me. Every where. And use it when ever I need a kind thought.
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Such a good reflection. I have stopped criticizing my too often wrong way adult children, hold my tongue and wait for them to do a good thing and praise them for that.
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That’s a good reminder Carl. I hope to keep that in mind as I talk with and visit my children. No matter their age….they still want to hear our assurances, and our praise. Thank you.
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Your friend is right.
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Thank you 1jaded1. She was certainly the giver last night. And I the receiver.
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Letting someone know how they have helped or influenced is essential, and not done often enough. I am glad you got to hear this.
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Thank you Tric. Just writing this out made me want to do the same for others. Another blessing, passing these gifts on.
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Our whole lives we’re told words are powerful, but we don’t always have an example to pull from that reminds us of that truth. How wonderful that you do!
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So true Debra! And it still rings in my ears…. 🙂
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I salute you too – your positivity and inspirational posts really mean a lot to a lot of people!
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I am so glad Julie. It’s been a lesson, daily for me, to choose what to write about. It seems the more I focus on positive, the more positive I feel. And the more positive comes back to me. So I really appreciate you and the others. I think we are all attracted to the the good, and the healing, and the support.
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Yes and I am so glad to have met you!
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❤ 😀
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My words?glad I met you & I think Miss Katie made that possible * nods* 🙂
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Indeed she did. 🙂 I had her on my mind today. Painted a little water color picture. I can’t say “of” her but it makes me think of her. 🙂 And thank you Jen, for your words.
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she floats through mine too, I keep remembering the gaiety in her voice, the support and understanding she had for everyone. A special, special lady indeed and one that will be forever in our hearts. How lovely that you painted in remembrance. … and you are most welcome. x
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🙂 She certainly certainly is. ❤
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Those are wonderful words indeed. 🙂 Your words always bring about a smile or something to ponder. I appreciate that.
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Thank you Robin. 🙂
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So true, words can change everything – somebody was happy over have met you … a life-changer, and I believe you are … but what a wonderful word really.
You have turned things around for another person, for the better … you’re an everyday hero. Beautiful post and so touching.
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Viveka, you are too kind to me. Her words meant so much to me. But I am no kinder than you, or any of the others who share their experiences here with us. I just had a very kind lady tell me so. I think we dont do that often enough….and I sure appreciated her doing so. 🙂 But I adore you for thinking such wonderful things about me. 🙂
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