Contribute with kindness and acknowledgement - Yes, I see you!

I had a bit of a lull period with this over the last 2 weeks. I felt like i let stress take me away from the moment.I was proccupied about what i needed to do next. I’m a bit better now though. Feel like i’m re learning that my best is good enough. I was also feeling anger about ex but it was more anger at my self for not being honest with my self, i needed to be a bit more compassionate. hmmmm maybe when i’m not acknowledging the feelings that keep flowing i find it more difficult to acknowledge others wholly. I’m too busy in my mind trying to preoccupy myself so i don’t feel that feeling. Interesting thought indeed but i can’t really be bothered analysing it. It just is.

My encounters with people and situations everyday are becoming clearer reflections of myself. Meaningful interactions create more meaningful days.This acknowledgement brings so much joy with it! I love sharing this joy with people.

I have been practicing this a lot. When i am working. When i am at the bank.When my cat won’t stop meowing, “yes i see you and i hear you Sambie!” i’ll be a proud and crazy cat lady for the rest of my life.
I have received more compliments from customers which have meant so much more to me than any other compliments i have received.Maybe i am learning how to receive them. Maybe its the experience of acknowledging ourselves in each other.
Their acknowledgment in return is a beautiful gift.And funny enough, no complaints. There are always customers who complain but somehow i have avoided being the one they complain to. Even though i don’t mind handling complaints.

A friend was telling me today about an african language where “hello” translates to “i acknowledge you” and it seen as insulting if you do not wave hello or say hello to someone. I thought this was amazing so i am looking forward to having this on my list to remind myself of how i want to be everyday!

In seeing you, I see me. You make me stronger. Thank you.

It feels so good to do this and the amount of energy I get back is exciting.

It’s becoming automatic to joyfully ask another how they’re doing and mean it. Seeing someone’s face light up is the greatest feeling. I’m growing, I’m flowing.

It feels good to give out kindness and acknowledgement, and it’s easy to do. A simply “Hi” or a smile is all it takes to connect with another person. That’s all we’re all looking for anyway – to know that we’re being heard and seen.

We’re all linked by a desire to be seen and heard. We each do what we do to be valued, and so much pain is out there because many of us don’t feel this. I want to contribute by letting the people I meet everyday know that they’re seen and valued by me. Everyone is a story.