I complimented a magnificently adorned woman in her mid 60’s, yesterday – at the corner of Market and 2nd in San Francisco.
It was exactly what we talked about in our “I Want My Neck Back … Reclaiming Your Body” sessions. As I approached the corner, she stood there in the most beautiful royal blue and black (trimmed) light coat. She was “owning it” so aristocratically – shoulders back, head up … just waiting for the light to change to cross Market.
Perfect picture? Nope. It all worked except for the frown on her brow. At first I thought to myself, “There’s an angry woman” (Remember, we lead with our face). Then, I stopped myself. Wait a minute! No drama and no stories! She needs a compliment.
I said, “I love that coat.” She looked at me and a huge grin spread across her face. “Thank you.”, she said. That’s all she said! (Had she secretly attended one of our sessions?). Then I continued, “Did you get it around here? It’s lovely!” She answered with glee, “No, I made it. I make all my clothes. I learned to sew when I was 3”. “You sewed at 3?” I asked. She replied, “We were really poor and my mother was a seamstress – no time for anything else with 9 kids. By the way, you look amazing, too”. I simply said, “thank you”, smiling to myself as the light changed and we crossed the street.
I’ll never see her again, but it was a woman bonding moment for both of us. The kind of moment that only we women can do. In less than 1 minute, we both left feeling wonder-full, with a brisker stride.
My resolve is even firmer, now. We need to support each other, no matter what.
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Kat:
What a lovely story!!! It really made me feel lighthearted and happy! Yes, all of us need to support each other because we deserve it! Cheers to you and all you do! Diane Castro
Thanks, Diane. We all need compliments – you never know how they can change someone’s day. – Kat