I’ve watched this many times now. Each time I end up with tears rolling down my face. It’s worth the time to watch it.

We all need someone who thinks we’re truly amazing. I know this as much as I know anything. I think, again, to Bindu’s excellent post several months ago that said clearly that “constructive criticism” is not friendship and that everything we really need will come to us in compassion. Of course I think there is much to be learned from others who can gently remind us when we are not being our best selves and hold up a mirror in which we can see things we might not have the distance to notice in our own head. The key? Compassion. Tough love has to happen in a supportive environment, one where the abiding and steady reality of love and support is unquestioned. Otherwise? It is just mean and soul-destroying.

We all need someone who thinks we are amazing. It is this that lends buoyancy to our days, lightness to our hearts, and theis that gives us the ability to be compassionate to others. When we feel loved we are better able to give love. Of that I am sure.

Watch the video. Think of a woman you think is amazing. You can read more about this project, started by a woman to honor her dear friend who died of cancer at 31. You can add the name of a woman to the list.

Please, let’s all approach the world with more compassion. Let’s remember that love and empathy engenders more love and empathy. Let’s not wait to share our feelings with the people that we think are amazing. Hearing it often doesn’t cheapen it, it just makes it more deeply known and trusted.

Who do you believe is amazing?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfcKvevod3k&feature=player_embedded