I had lunch with a dear friend the other day. I didn't know her before we met for lunch, but shortly after meeting her I felt like I had known her for a long time and wanted to stay her friend forever.
Her name is Alexandra and she is a wardrobe and image consultant. Even though I knew that she could do amazing things for me professionally, that's not why I wanted to be her BFF. She was so warm and charming, and had this endearing habit of calling me "my gorgeous". I was hooked! I thought to myself, gosh, I will follow her everywhere and do anything she asks of me. She made me feel like the most insightful, intuitive, and intelligent person in the room.
On a good day I can have moments of greatness, maybe even an hour of really feeling like I'm in the zone. But spending time with Alexandra gave me the feeling of being on top of the world for a week or more. Then I started thinking, are we all just a kind word or a compliment away from being everything we can be? Can recognition or praise bring out divine wisdom in all of us?
So I did a little experiment. I started addressing my daughters and a few friends this way. I'm not sure if they felt smarter, but I know they felt happier and it was such a joyous, uplifting experience that I have decided to continue it. And isn't that what we're really after? Joy, happiness and putting a smile on the faces of the people we come in contact with?
There has never been a better time to elevate another person's mood. The positive effects are exponential. What a powerful way to be the change we want to see!
If you need makeup, wardrobe or image consulting, please contact my friend Alexandra. Until then share a smile and loving sentiment with those in your life. Your efforts will not only be appreciated they will be returned to you ten-fold.