Appreciation Goes a Long Way

Appreciation can go a long way

A simple thank-you can make someone smile

A grateful heart takes root in some easily

Others however, it seems to take a while

It should be a natural instinct

To see our blessings and to appreciate

But most seem to be programmed to see what is wrong

And then blame circumstances, other people, or fate

Appreciation goes a long way

In fact when you’re grateful you attract more blessings to you

And while guilt, anger, blame and fear might get a response

Gratitude makes people want to do even more for you

Gratitude is a virtuous and divine quality

That the spiritual actively seek to cultivate

Who would you rather be around, someone who is always complaining,
or someone who in spite of the tests in life

Always seems to find something for which they can appreciate

Appreciation goes a long way

It brings happiness to both the one who gives it and to the one that receives

Appreciation stems from your clarity of vision

Your inner eye opens and your capacity increases because you believe

You believe in the goodness of others

Your kind and searching eyes are always looking for the best

You are not blind to others faults, but instead

On their goodness is where you choose to let your focus rest

Appreciation goes a long way

Its antithesis, ingratitude attracts unhappiness and pain

Ungrateful people accomplish nothing from this vice

While the appreciative have so much more that they gain

Appreciation goes a long way

It fosters the development of so many virtues and qualities

Appreciation always brings out the best in you

And it brings out the best in me

From the 2010 Book Release, ‘Cheer-Up’- Poetry to Get You Back on Track

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