I’m Learning To Take the Compliment

I used to brush off compliments without even thinking.

“Oh, this old thing?”

Or, “No, I still have a long way to go.”

Somewhere along the way, I started asking myself:

Why is it easier to believe the criticism than the kind words?

Now when someone says something kind, I pause.

I breathe it in.

I say, “thank you,” even if it still feels a little awkward.

I don’t need to earn the compliment.

I can just receive it.

That’s where I am right now, learning to let the good in.