The word “appreciation” means really seeing something for what it is- an awareness of how special, how lucky, how unique, how blessed, how big, wonderful or awesome something is. Appreciation is a recognition not based on comparison, but based on the intrinsic value, character or immensity of a thing or state itself.

Some people are born “appreciators”. These people see the world at its essence:

• the beauty of a sunset
• the fragile green of a leaf
• the boundless energy of a small child

Others must be helped to learn to see the beauty and wonder in the world. Read more