Appreciation Of The Gift Of Life Brings Its Own RewardsAppreciation. How better to show we care than to not only recognize but give thanks for the help and assistance we receive from others? After all gratitude is free and goes a long way. Most of us give freely of our time and effort to help a friend or colleague. A little sign that our efforts are respected and acknowledged is all we often need. It does warm our hearts and makes that connection between the participants that much more solid and meaningful. A little respect can go a long way. We help one another which is a small sign of this respect. The bonds between people need respect as one of the cements to hold our relationships together and to give them substance. The esteem we hold each other in adds to this mix. And allows closer working and social relationships to form and grow. Thanks and recognition are simple forms of communication, yet are often underused. A smile hear, a word there, and all done in a genuine manner - how difficult is that. And what an affect it can have on our lives and those close and dear to us - not to mention those acquaintances we see once and never again. The power of words . . . As we read we can let the words gently flow over us. We can let the words quietly be spoken to us in there own sweet way. The words can be very powerful - healing, soothing, comforting, relaxing . . . I hope this appreciation page will do this and more. I hope this example will help to express life in an insightful, penetrating but easy to read manner. And help us to question the lives we lead and the manner in which we live them. What do we appreciate I don't wish to deflate Upon what should I fixate Get rid of the negate I look for the update Can I myself admire To live life and inspire What is my respect and esteem Is life what it seem What is my valuation And capable of much enjoyment How do I my life appraise I am deeply grateful I have value and due regard Us whether we sit or stand It can mean much the same to me All best, |