The Casual Comment

Most of us would like to feel our life has some meaning. That we’re doing something worthwhile. Perhaps we would like to be a great singer or artist, maybe of owning our own business and becoming successful. Maybe a politician or an attorney {I can’t believe I mentioned those last two, please forgive me}

Whatever you aspire too is possible, but lets face it, you’re going to have to work hard. A little god given talent would be welcomed and even then, it may take you a lifetime to achieve any feeling of success.

. Not all things worthwhile are hard to achieve. It’s as easy as calling your dog and giving him a pat on the head; Talk about success, the tail wags, you get your hand licked and those big brown eyes reflect total love. Now for those who don’t like dogs, don’t despair, there’s still hope.

People are not that different. When someone gives us a pat on the back or a kind word, we also experience that feeling of joy and well-being. We probably won’t lick any hands or start wagging our tails, but we will respond in some fashion. Have you ever stopped to think about why you like to be around certain people? It’s not only because they say nice things about you, but others as well. They go through life looking on the bright side of things. These folks have as many problems as we do but they seem to cope so much better.

Having given this subject considerable thought, I would like to pass along the following observation. Most people seem to be happiest when they have achieved something worthwhile. It may be some great project completed or merely spending time with a friend. It may be just a casual comment.

It takes but a moment to say something nice to someone and yet so often we don’t take the time. We assume they know. A casual comment like, that dress looks nice, your lawn looks great, I like that color or maybe just saying thanks! Now that’s a really powerful casual comment. The casual comment not only makes someone else feel good, but you’ll feel good as well.

The casual comment cannot be thought of in advance and given for effect. It must be an idea that has just occurred to you. Why is this so powerful? Because the person you’re saying it to knows you’re sincere.

Your success may be only a casual comment away.