“A poem is the very image of life expressed in its eternal truth.”
Percy Bysshe Shelley

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Praise


The power of praise
surprises with the strength of
its simplicity.

A blindfold is torn.
S/he who praises gains despite
conflicting data.

Though not based on facts,
praise is a course correction
for promise and hope.


3 comments:

Muffie said...

Praise works wonders on our psyche. Whether giving or receiving, praise can change the direction of our moods.
Peace,
Muff

Karen said...

A little praise goes a long way for everyone involved.

Judy at Peace Be With You said...

Muff and Karen,

In the past two weeks, I interacted with nearly fifty individuals to correct the effects of our Internet scam/hack. Sometimes things were contentious, but each time I remembered to use praise, there was a course correction. Then I had to remember to praise myself to lift me out of the depression that threatened. Praise is unquestionably a powerful tool.