Learning to Accept Compliments  Why can't we just say "thank
you"?  I have to admit, I have a hard time simply saying, "thank
you" when someone compliments me. As a matter of fact, I spend a
lot of time arguing a case against whatever it is that I am
being complimented on. Most times, I get defensive or
embarassed.  A situation I find myself in quite often is people
telling me that my child is "such a sweet girl" and I will
respond "Sure! When she's with you!" not even acknowledging that
someone just complimented me on the job I take most seriously in
life, being a mom. The worst part is, I believe my daughter is a
sweet girl and I am proud when someone notices. Why can't I just
say "thank you"?  I always feel that a compliment means that
someone is focusing on me or my life and if they are
noticing the good, they must be noticing my flaws as well.
Earlier this week I had what Oprah would call an "ah-ha moment"
when I saw a co-worker with her hair down and realized how long
and healthy it looked. Typically,