Written by Kathryn Austin, Relate Intern

Yesterday I was taking a walk and, out of nowhere, a middle-aged man smiled at me asking me how I’m doing. He then told me I was beautiful! Just out of nowhere! I was wearing work out clothes. I didn’t look particularly good. Me? Beautiful? Now?

And, sure enough, it made my day that much better. It made me smile and laugh. I felt better about myself. He didn’t have any alternate motives. He just genuinely wanted to tell me that!

It was Operation Beautiful’s idea in practice. Just a slight little compliment can make you feel so charmed. I felt that there were so many random events that had to occur in order for this specific meeting to happen. I had to take my walk at exactly that time, go exactly that route, the man had to be standing outside the church at precisely that moment- everything lined up. Life is charming like that!

I encourage every girl to go out there and make someone’s day. Post sticky notes for Operation Beautiful. Make someone feel charmed! It really does work. I felt it for myself!

CLICK HERE to print ready-to-post Operation Beautiful Notes!