Compliments

     Yesterday, a stranger told me I was pretty.  I'm normally the smart one, or the short one, or the one with a strong faith, so the different compliment touched me.  Besides that, I realised the compliment meant more because it was a stranger saying so.  
     When you get to know people, they become beautiful and wonderful regardless of how they look on the outside, and we intuitively know that.  When Mom says I look pretty today, it's still nice hearing it, but it's like, it's Mom she's supposed to say that.  They're my friends they're supposed to say that.  A compliment from a total stranger will touch deeper and remain with us for much longer.
     With that in mind, we should consider complimenting strangers around us.  If you notice that the girl next to you in English has her hair done up nicely, tell her so.  If you really like those shoes, mention them.  Encourage those around you.  And not just those who you're supposed to compliment.