We appreciate people who perform
better than others. So appreciation is considered as the reward for them. In
fact, everyone likes to be appreciated because appreciation brings both
happiness and encouragement. Sometimes it acts as a tonic. Sportsmen and women
do their best in National and International competitions and get appreciated by
gold/silver/bronze medals. Similarly teachers who train students and make them
knowledgeable and responsible citizens of our country also get great
appreciation. Thus all kinds of activities deserve appreciation which is
expressed in various forms. The activities are recognized, respected, admired
and awarded. In everyday life we see people appreciate the good deeds done by
some and also talk high about the good qualities of such personalities of
repute.
Appreciation is not communicated in
words or expressed explicit but only felt within the mind. On the other hand,
nowadays appreciations are expressed openly by offering a certificate of
appreciation or mementos or cash prize.
Competition in sports and games is
recognized by offering millions of dollars for the winning person or teams.
Such awards are offered to appreciate the outstanding achievements. The
services of a person are appreciated at the time of his/her retirement.
Personalities who have contributed
to the well-being of human society are highly appreciated. Authors of good books
are also appreciated by the readers of those books. Music, dance, painting,
acting, teaching, treating patients, designing are some of the professions
where people excel and achieve greatness. They deserve appreciation.
Likewise, nature, flowers, gardens,
monuments, art etc. are also being appreciated. Beautiful things are generally
appreciated at least by saying they are good, excellent, awesome, and fabulous
or super. In fact, I find such comments from friends for my postings in
Facebook. Such appreciations encourage me to post more of interesting messages
and photos. So a person who is appreciated will certainly do more than what is
expected from him/her.
The joy one
derives from the appreciations received from others – known or unknown – is
immense. It is more so with children. Every activity they do has to be
appreciated. That makes them happy and keeps them encouraged. Indeed, it is a
motivation! Such appreciations go long way to shape the future of children.
This mantra is known to mothers and teachers. So appreciation is a wonderful
tool; it recognizes what is excellent in others and us as well.
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