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Karma is paying attention
Your actions are not as private as you think
I would not consider myself the “Pollyanna” type. Is my age showing, lol! However, I prefer to look for the good in a situation. Constructive criticism is welcomed but I believe that people need to know what they are doing well too.
Rather than just think about it, I am also taking the time to send a quick note of appreciation too. It amazes me when others write back. I figure I am probably one voice in the 100s that they probably get, so I don’t expect a response.
I was tickled pink when Tim Denning, one of Medium’s top writers, responded to a short email that I sent.
Cue the backstory! When I first started reading on Medium, he was among a handful of authors that I checked out. I found his early work difficult to read. To me, his articles sounded angry and bitter. For awhile after, I did not read any of his works.
Recently, one of his articles caught my attention. Taking a deep breath, I prepared to read it, expecting the anger onslaught. It was a wonderful read. Instead of anger, there was peace and remarkable insight. I not only loved it but I had to say something.
I emailed him a note of gratitude. He emailed me back for some clarification on a point I made. I answered him and went on with my…
