In Spirit of V-Day: How to Impress 101

For anyone out there trying to impress a certain someone (or multiple someones), particularly during this month of romantic social traditions, here's a quick 101 on how to truly leave a lasting impression:

• Show off your physical strength  --  intervene when someone is being harassed or bullied

• Show off your figure  --  skip the second round of drinks and donate the $10 to Oxfam 

• Show off your power  --  lead with compassion and prove that right is might

• Show off your wealth  --  tip extra to the taxi driver who gave you $8 in change when the meter read $12.25

• Show off your intelligence  --  admit "I don't know. Please teach me"

• Show off your mental toughness  --  sit with someone when they're struggling in shame; others heal you at the same time you heal them

• Show off your dance moves  --  groove, not to impress or suggest, but b/c the melody will burst in your chest if you don't

• Show off your beauty  --  smile genuinely when you see someone having a good day

• Show off your voice  --  converse with the intent to understand, rather than the intent to reply

• Show off your sociability  --  reach out to someone who is feeling alienated and admit "I'm been there too"

• Show off your accomplishments  --  recognize that each time you dare to see and then feel and then act, you've done something worthy

"If you look after goodness and truth, beauty [and desirability] will take care of itself" ~ Eric Gill