I LOVE this!

[rowangolightly]

My dear friend, hdsqrl came up with a lovely idea which I'm copying.

Here:

If you are reading this, please leave a comment about someone I may not even know. No names are necessary, just leave a note of sorts for the universe to soak up, that says something nice about someone YOU know. It would be good to read happy thoughts about random people, I think. Then put this in your own journal so that it gets passed along; we can all use more positive energy! I'll even go first.

This is what I put in reply to her query:

You are like a sister to me in such a short period of time that we've met. I feel so comfortable with you, ready to laugh or cry, share good times and challenges. You are wise woman indeed, both a pillar of strength and willing to show frailties without fear of showing weakness; that takes a courage I greatly admire.

Comments

[greeneyedtengu.livejournal.com]

I haven't known you long, but the amount of time I have has been amazing. So full of laughter, so full of just... life. There have been hard times and you helped me through them, whether through direct intervention, or through a nudge here and there helping me find my own steps. You seem to know which will work best intuitively. Being friends with you has been amazing. Here's to more amazing times.

[rowangolightly.livejournal.com]

Lovely!

[microwench.livejournal.com]

You are very kind and giving. You are a great listener, and wonderful friend. You are much sexier than you think! You are a great boss and fantastic co-worker. I am very glad to have met you, and feel extremely lucky to count you as a friend. Thanks for letting me vent to you today!

[rowangolightly.livejournal.com]

These are so nifty to read!

[oldwolf.livejournal.com]

You're someone that just naturally gives off those subconcious waves that says "Mom". Everyone knows they can go to your house, grab a fresh baked cookie, sit in the corner and cry till they feel beter. Then when they've stopped crying, you're there with a glass of milk and a shoulder.

Where would we be without you mom?

[hdsqrl.livejournal.com]

Playing along with these makes me think about the people in my life that never get to hear the nice things I think about them, so here's another one from me:

I have learned much from you in a short time, and I doubt you realize that. Thank you, sincerely, for being such a stellar example for me to follow.

[rowangolightly.livejournal.com]

Thanks for coming up with such a super idea!

[hdsqrl.livejournal.com]

Thank you for picking it up and running with it! I hadn't figured on it turning into an actual meme, but it makes sense to turn it into one. :)

It occurred to me that we always wish we had told people these sorts of things before it's too late. Well, now, even if it IS too late for some of the people we're thinking about, at least now the thoughts have been expressed and are heard/read by others. And for those for whom it isn't too late? Maybe this will trigger some of us to actually tell our loved ones these sorts of thoughts, and soon. :D

[rowangolightly.livejournal.com]

*nods* I started doing that years ago when I realized that some of my folks' friends who were getting up there could probably use a boost. I started saying those nice things in my head when I'd run across them and, well, it was one of the coolest things I've ever seen.

[decembertyger.livejournal.com]

The say life never gives you more than you can handle. Well my friend you handle more than anyone ever should have to. Your bright, funny, and loving. You deserve to have the world at your feet. It is my pleasure to call you friend.

[socialdragnfly.livejournal.com]

In the crazyness that I have added to my life you call me to make me take a moment to remember how much I mean to you and that you are thinking of me.

We have only known each other for a short time and I have been blessed to have the moment our eyes lock to have someone who I am very relaxed with, someone who already knows me, and someone who actually think I am very sexy even without my makeup and the fancy dress.

I think of you every day, I tear when you cry, you tear when I cry. I laugh when you fall and you fall (in love) when I laugh.

You are the moments in my day when I need someone there.
To Breath, To Laugh and To Love!

[cattinsley.livejournal.com]

In the time I have known you, you have taken my life and turned it upside down. But now I know people I never would have, and had expierences I could never have imagined. Because of you I now have many less fears and new horizons that seemingly come about every few weeks. You have shown me and mine love and loyalty. You are an amazing person and trully do show compassion and personal growth at every turn. You work through any adversity with a ferosity I've rarely seen, and you just never give up. I admire and respect you. I call you a member of my family, because you are. I love you and you are my friend.

[rowangolightly.livejournal.com]

These are SO cool!

[ladybarnard.livejournal.com]

You are the bravest, most courageous person I know. The things you deal with on a daily basis would break all but the strongest of people. You handle it all with a grace and calm that is an inspiration to me.

[courtneymckenny.livejournal.com]

I never tell you often enough how much I love you. I should be saying it all day long...

[xashxnightx.livejournal.com]

You are one of the most amazing and talented people I have ever met. Your wisdom from real-life experiences has given me much to think about, in addition to the hands-on lessons you have given, your patient teaching, your plentiful humor. Even though I am destined to leave here when I graduate, I will do all I can to make sure you do not leave my life, as both my teacher and my friend. If only there were more people like you in this world.

[rowangolightly.livejournal.com]

Awesome!

[starstraf.livejournal.com]

You are raising the children that I don't have in exactly the way I wish them to be raised, you carefully balance input from others with your own gut feelings. Your girls are starting to develop into real people that are wise and respectful and strong. Thanks