Have you hugged someone today?:)

You know how we always here, be encouraging, lift others up and be positive. Most of the time I try to have encouraging words and attempt to help people feel better. Again today though I was thinking selfishly, what actually lifts me up? Maybe this would help someone else. While talking with a friend we kind of touched on a touchy subject. How to help others be happier. Well to answer these questions my only answer can come from my personal experiences. First off we can't make someone else be happy but we can sure help. 

Being kind and actually paying attention to what I say is important to me, those who know me know I hate fake. Don't pretend with me. Another thing, I love hugs, people should hug more, it makes me feel good, oh and not the side one where, I'm hugging you but not really, those don't count. I will use my mother in laws words, I want to feel skin :) also a compliment, all of us like knowing we are doing a good job, or just that we are thought about even to know we look good. How can there be any thing wrong with making someone smile? I mean really. I like when people remember when I say something that touched them, it helps me know I'm doing ok sometimes. 

I like to joke with people because I want them to smile, I want to compliment you because you deserve to be noticed. I do know we don't do things to be noticed but there are those of us who at times feel invisible or that what we have to say doesn't matter. 

This is why I love my blog, it doesn't matter if anyone reads it or not, I'm getting it out of my head and I feel better. If someone reads it, yes I'm excited especially if it made them smile or think. I am not the smartest I only know my own life experience and that's all I can talk about, so I want others to not be afraid to share themselves with others. Tell them something good that they have done for you, or how they have lifted you up, even how pretty they are, because Im here to tell ya, I hate the mirror, so at my age if I get a compliment, I'm taking it and will smile for days. 

We never know how much a good word can change a persons day. Just a look and a smile lets you know you are cared about. Give someone's hand a squeeze, pat them on the back or shake their hand. Touchy feely is not always a bad thing. I show how I feel with my whole being, I tried to stop it years ago and that wasn't me. I like people and sometimes you just gotta hug them up. A wonderful lady from church, Lida, gives the best hugs. Once you leave her you know you were hugged. I want that :) it shows you care and are loved. Try not seeing with your eyes try seeing with your heart.

Thank you to my friend Rosaland, who never fails to remind me that I've done a good job, even gives me a compliment or just listens, this is a help to me. We can help in so many ways. Think about what helps you be happy and share it. 

Listening shows the other person matters

Caring its just right

Hugging just because

Smiling because you can

Sharing a story, some food

Taking time for just a quick call even a text

Oh and put the phone down long enough to see the person who wants your attention

Praying is always good

Just take a moment

You just might make someone's day:)