The real motivators

These days I have a new friend. In fact an acquaintance before who is gradually becoming a great friend with all the similarities she finds with her in me, reading my posts and of course least to mention my frequent visits to their house these days:) She praises me a lot with her heart felt words appreciating how well I write, how creative I am, how much she identifies with me etc. Praise is always good right? Not quite.

Actually many are amply capable of appreciating another person's accomplishments. But it makes a lot of difference in striking the right chord, in converting the words into a genuine praise than a mere flattery. It feels really good when people say it from the heart. Its almost like, you forgot what you can really do and then you rediscover again how talented or gifted you are. At least there is one person who thinks you are good makes it a big deal. 

I just got off the phone with her. She read my blog and she quoted certain posts which really moved her. Felt really nice that someone could connect to my writing in that way. I usually get demotivated and question my skills if I take a break for a long time from what I do. Be it my professional work, or my hobbies. I went through a few of my posts and it felt nice. It made me feel - Wow! Did I really write all these. Not bad for a hobby.

I was thinking, I have been writing from 2007 on and off, and when ever I took a break, it was a new friend who triggered my spirits and increased my appetite for writing. I always came up with great posts when ever I met someone who really instilled that sense of confidence and self esteem in me all over again.

This one is for all the real motivators, among my friends, who made me a better writer. You know who you are, I won't mention your names. I guess the greatest motivational act any person could do to me is to understand where I am coming from, delve into my world and see that what I write really makes some sense.

I feel that every person is unique. But then some people share a certain wavelength that matches their thought process and thats where the spark comes and makes the relationship special. I am grateful to all my special friends who got the best out of me, you are my real motivators!

PS: ramblings, nothing specific!