A compliment I almost dismissed

Today, someone complimented me on something I had worked hard on,. My first reaction was to laugh and say it was nothing special. Later , I wondered why accepting a complimentary feels so uncomfortable.perhaps I have become better at noticing my mistakes than recognizing the things I actually do well.

I replayed those few words in my mind and realized they made me feel encouraged. Maybe there is nothing wrong with accepting kindness without immediately minimizing it. Tonight, I allowed myself to believe the compliment. It felt unfamiliar, but also comforting . I think I should learn to acknowledge my efforts without feeling guilty.