Appreciation Goes a Long Way
November 29, 2009
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
(c) 2007-2010, Original Poetry of Barbara S. Talley (The Poet Speaks)- All Rights Reserved From the 2010 Book Release, ‘Cheer-Up’- Poetry to Get You Back on Track
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
(c) 2007-2010, Original Poetry of Barbara S. Talley (The Poet Speaks)- All Rights Reserved From the 2010 Book Release, ‘Cheer-Up’- Poetry to Get You Back on Track
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