Recognition and enjoyment of the good aspects of a person or thing.
Recognition alone is not enough. The enjoyment is vital.
At 7 a.m. on September 3, 2014, I got the call: the CT scan confirmed a pancreatic tumor. Later that day, watching my son Paul water skiing, silhouetted upon a glittering sunlit lake, I wondered: would I survive to see this again? How I appreciated that moment… and having stood at death’s door three times since, I appreciate every moment.
Appreciation invigorates you, and those around you. There are countless things in life to appreciate, if we just take the time:
- Excellence in others. We are surrounded by it. Absorb it!
Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is
excellent in others belong to us as well. (Voltaire)
Then, speak up! You’ll make their day by reminding others of their admirable qualities or achievements.
… interested in five more inspiring tips on choosing appreciation, and some exercises to get you started?
