Back to my apprehension and hesistation in accepting compliments. I do not know what it is in me, I am able to provide compliments to people, I do it for a job well done and to acknowledge that fact. But when it comes to me, it seems so strange and I do not know how to react. Like when my kids' parents told me, my response was quite awkward, because in my mind it was just a job, and I'm doing what I am hired to do. In another case, I find that when offered compliments, I am just doing what I believe is right. I think I'm just weird. =p
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Compliments
Am I just weird or is it just the Chinese in me that whenever I am offered compliments or praise I find it very hard to take and to accept it. I have been thinking about it for awhile, ever since some of my kids' parents thanked me for coming into their homes to help their children. However, in these two particular cases, I feel like I am fighting a futile cause. It's not that I do not see potential in these kids, but I think to myself sometimes, how much impact can I make in these kids with 1/2 hr, 1hr, and 1.5 hour sessions, respectively, one time a week. I have not been able to see the fruits of my labour. In fact, it can be quite frustrating. Alas, that is another can of worms.
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I didn't say anything mean. ^___^
Maybe you're so awesome that you're used to the continual praise and compliments bestowed on you.
I know what that feels like; you get used to it.
after we're dismissed at ccf, the worship team would pack up their instruments. and i would walk up and thank them, you know, just to show appreciation. but this one girl, every time she would give me this really awkward look while she answers, "uhh.... um.... ok..." one time she told me she doesn't know how to react. so i told her, to simply say, "you're welcome" with humility and giving the glory to God.
also, do acknowledge the invisible fruits that are growing. lots of times its about the invisible fruits!
"one sows, and another reaps."
mm yeah, what vinci said. and reply truthfully. push aside the Chinese side & remember Who gave you the opportunities to give Him glory.
and i have yet to find anyone more trustworthy than you to send my kids for tutoring. how do you feel about that? (:
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