One day, a woman named Rachel was walking through the park when she saw a man with a beautiful painting. Rachel was an artist herself and she couldn't help but admire the man's work.
"That's a stunning painting," Rachel said. "Did you create it?"
The man beamed with pride. "Yes, I did. Thank you for noticing."
Rachel smiled. "It's honest and true. Your use of color is impressive. I can tell you put a lot of time and effort into it."
The man's face lit up even more. "Thank you so much. That means a lot coming from another artist like yourself."
Rachel and the man chatted for a bit longer before going their separate ways. But the man couldn't stop thinking about Rachel's compliment. It had made his day and he felt more confident in his work than ever before.
From that day on, the man made sure to always pay compliments when they were deserved. He knew firsthand the power they had to brighten someone's day and boost their confidence.