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@Sdwa, it sounds like you’re off to a good start. And that your skill with words, and your strong nurturing instincts, will help you with this.
For me, the key is to speak from my heart, and let my natural emotions show. (Or, as my mom says, “Don’t hide your light under a bushel”.)
When we’ve spent our whole lives trying to suppress who we really are, and how we really feel about something, it’s scary to try showing our real selves and feelings. At least, it has been for me.
But, as I’m learning, when I openly acknowledge/praise others (especially strangers), it feels lovely to see their response—usually of very pleasant surprise, because most people aren’t acknowledged often enough, so we don’t expect it. Especially us ADDers.
I’m also learning that the more someone is acknowledged, the more likely they are to acknowledge someone else, because they know how good it feels to receive it. So, with that one little thing, we can help make the world a better place.
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