Apr 23 2009
Appreciation is Important!
Thought of the day:
What is one thing that we all forget to do? We forget to show full appreciation for those of the ones that we love. I know that when my boyfriend does something for me I always tell him thank you. I know that I tell him I appreciate him almost everyday! However, in reality how often can I say that I sit down and really think about what my life would be without him, sadly not that often? I had a dream that we broke up. I know that it sounds silly but that really made me think about what my life would be like without him. I know that I say those things to him, but maybe I need to do a bit more to show him what his sacrifices really mean to me. I have learned a lot throughout my life to say thanks to people for what they do for you.
My question to you is … Is there a difference between saying thank you and showing your appreciation? Do people appreciate them both the same? Are we really doing enough for the ones that we love to show them that we appreciate the small sacrifices they make to improve our lives?
When your mom goes to the store and still buys you something that she thinks you would like no matter what your age, doesn’t that make you feel special? To know that someone has thought about you while doing a typical normal everyday task? That is something that does not happen everyday. When someone gives you a thank you card for helping them through a hard time isn’t that something that you remember for quite some time? You were just doing something that you felt was your obligation and still that person was so thankful for it that they made sure you knew that. When your man comes home from work with a single rose, or a card without there being an occasion doesn’t that make you suddenly fall in love with them all over again? Do you just love a certain restaurant? When your friend emails you and says “Hey let’s meet up catch up on old times, why don’t we meet up at that Mexican restaurant that you love so much?” Doesn’t that make you smile because someone you feel so distant from remember something that was special to you? These little gestures really are something that people remember for weeks, months, and years to come. Are you doing enough of that for the ones you love?
Also, food for thought… If you think that someone is not showing you enough appreciation why don’t you try to do a small gesture for them to show them what you are thankful for that they do. You never know, maybe you will help them to see that they aren’t showing you in the right ways and you will get a wonderful gesture in return!
Need ideas on how to show someone you’re thankful or that you care?
Well you have to look at the person that you want to thank. What is their favorite pass time? My boyfriend and I always go to a place called Movie Tavern for our “date nights”. It is a new place around out house where you can watch movies and eat your dinner at the same time. For us it is a nice and relaxing change of pace. We helped my sister do some things lately, to show her thanks she got us a gift certificate for Movie Tavern. Her card said “Thank you for everything you have done. Go out and have a great night on me!” It was one of the nicest gestures I think I have ever got from her! It is definitely something I will not forget! You just need to really think about the person that you want to thank. Also remember why level you want to show them appreciation on, sometimes just a very simple thank you card with a note is enough to show someone how you feel.
