Thankful recognition: Appreciation is more than a grateful word or
gesture. It acknowledges worth. It demonstrates a value system between two
people. When this is established, it is then accepted within the community and
beyond to distant shores….but it starts one on one.
How do you evaluate someone’s worth? Is it by your rules alone? Do
you take into account the values of others, the majority, the few, or the
measure of peer pressure? Do you think with your mind or do you take the value
from your heart? Heart to heart is the only true equity when evaluating
humanity.
So often we evaluate based on our wants. This method usually
tallies what is lacking in our life which will always leave us coming up empty.
To tally negative numbers will always leave you in a deficiency. This suggests
that you as an individual is lacking in some way. It will always leave you
longing for something. If this method isn’t working for you, make a change.
To tally worth, you must start with something tangible. Love,
hugs, handshakes, deliberate acts of
kindness, smiles and lending a helping hand are good places to start. This will
get you a tally sheet you can go forward with over time. You should always look
forward, but just in case you may have missed a moment of appreciation from the
past, it is never too late for recognition. A simple ‘thank-you’ is usually
sufficient in exchange. When in doubt, say it anyhow. Just wait for it…the
smile in return. Now, there’s payback!
When you go forward in this manner, you will be working with
numbers you can rely on…positive
numbers! These numbers will always add up. They will never leave you wanting for
they are adding up all your worth. You are more than adequate. You are more
than good enough. This method will point out your perfections because you are
working from your heart and your heart will always lead you back to God.
“God
gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds a day today. Have you used one to say ‘Thank
you?’ ” ~ William A. Ward
Should there be people in your
life that have passed, and you wish to appreciate them now, know that it’s
never too late. Jesus said: "For where two or three
gather in my name, there am I with them.” (Mt 18:20) You, Jesus and God make
quite a threesome! Say a prayer and it will be heard.
Counting your blessings will get you there.
Cathy
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