When someone compliments you do you receive it?

I've noticed that compliments are commonly...

Templated and basic (you're pretty, smart, helpful, fun) 

 

I also notice that people generally say "THANK YOU", and quickly and uncomfortably move onto the next subject. It's like they don't even hear the compliment. Is this because compliments have become so generic? 

It's likely that you are familiar with a common templated compliment that you regularly receive. It's also possible that that compliment has become virtually meaningless to you. Perhaps you've never stored it and received it because you, 

1. Don't believe it 

OR

2. Don't care if people see that in you

Perhaps, you are yearning to be seen in a way that people rarely verbally recognize. 

This week I received a compliment from a stranger turned friend that will be with me forever. 

"You Distill People", she said. Ugh, it sat on my heart like an butterfly lands on a beautiful yellow rose. 

Listen to today's podcast episode to find out why this compliment had so much meaning to me and why I will be attaching this tag proudly.