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The truth bomb exploded on us in Moynahan’s Instagram post, and now it is crazy loud. The actress reposted some words by Lewis Howes with the caption, “This… • #repost @lewishowes Never admire quietly.” Amidst an emphatic, stark image and white backdrop with bold black-and-orange letters is the phrase: “Never admire quietly” and “give people their flowers while they are still here.” It is as if the poster is beseeching the viewers to remember to appreciate others before it might be too late. And judging by the very strong reactions, it certainly made some ripples.
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Responses followed the post like waves: Some agreed wholeheartedly, while others struggled with the idea. “You got that right! 👏 I’m giving it away like TicTacks. 😏,” said one, on the side of open praise. A dissenting opinion came in: “Sometimes it’s just not the right time and you have no choice but to admire quietly 🤫.” There was an interesting dialogue in the comments weighing both sides of the forced dichotomy: to speak or to silently weigh the situation.
Then came the darker voices. “Don’t wait until their funeral to sing their praises.” Oof. That one hurt, but so true. Another chimed in with, “Never put off what could be said today because tomorrow may never come!” It’s the kind of urgency that halts you mid-scroll, making you ponder, Damn, when was the last time I told someone I appreciate them?
But one commenter was on the fence, saying, “Only if I feel they deserve me voicing my admiration.” Fair enough. Not everybody earns acclaim without reservation, and that’s a boundary worth honoring. Yet the overwhelming vibe swayed toward positive, notable being the user who chimed, “I admire this post 🙂 But you’re so right – what takes us a moment to express can stay with someone for a lifetime.”
Moynahan, an actress mostly known for Blue Bloods and Sex and the City, always has a way of promoting meaningful content, but this is particularly timely. With negativity running rampant in the online sphere, this post becomes a big cheer for kindness. And wouldn’t anyone at least once dig a bit of random appreciation? The simplistic design has got to be the icing on the cake for making the point loud and clear.
The exchanges in the comments section reveal a universal truth: people crave acknowledgment but often hesitate to give it. Whether it’s awkwardness, bad timing, or just forgetting, the hesitations are very real. The post by Moynahan acts as a wake-up call to remind us that admiration loses its power only when it is kept silent. So next time you think something good about someone, say it. Loudly. Because, as one commenter perfectly put it, “L O V E THIS.” And honestly? Same.
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The post by Moynahan is, in the end, something of an anthem, propelling the world just a bit toward giving the appreciation it so desperately needs vocally. And judging by the reactions, this endeavor is succeeding. So, who’s next on the list for giving their flowers?
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