The Gift of Appreciation

Gratitude: a feeling of thankful appreciation for favors or benefits received.
Appreciation: sensitive awareness or enjoyment.

I remember as a very young girl going into the Woolworths Dime Store in my home town perusing the aisles for that perfect Mother's Day or Christmas present for my mom. What exquisite present could I find for my whole $2.00? After careful and thoughtful consideration, I proudly purchased a bottle of Evening in Paris perfume. As the momentous occasion arrived, I could hardly contain my self as my mom opened up her present from me. Her eyes would light up as she handled the little blue bottle and would lovingly say "Well thank you, that's just what I wanted".

When you speak the words "Thank you" you go beyond the definition of those words and embark on an intentional journey of the heart where you gather, collect and reflect on what benefits everyone. As you give thanks and when gratitude comes from the heart, there is strength to speak your truth, there is clarity as you speak and there is fortitude to continue on the path of Gratitude and Appreciation. "Be impeccable with your word" notes Don Miguel Ruiz in the Four Agreements and in gratitude you can be your word and you can live as love. Now my mom may not have been thrilled with this bottle of inexpensive dime store perfume but she recognized the thought and emotion in which it was given and was appreciative for that.

There is great power in listening to others as they say thank you or express gratitude. Listen to the nuances and the energy of the gift of Gratitude that resides in each syllable, each word, and each letter. The Law of Attraction is accelerated as you appreciate the gifts others give you and opens a beautiful energy portal of support.

In this electronic age, often the written thank you card or letter is forgotten. Writing a thank you note to someone who has been kind to you, given you time or support or made a difference in your life is a wonderful and beautiful way to express thanks.

Invitation: To whom can you say thank you to that may make your life easier on a daily basis or who are you grateful for? Let them know or write them a heartfelt letter. The Gift of Gratitude ripples out forever.

Colleen Crook, a Life and Leadership coach and certified facilitator of the Passion Test, is the founder and owner of Conscious Living Connection. Conscious Living Connection is the home of the 3 tiered PassionRich Programs that empower women to live their life purpose with joyous clarity and spirit both personally and professionally. She partners with forward thinking individuals in creating what matters with spiritual integrity. Colleen has served in the Allied Health Field as an Occupational Therapist for over 30 years both nationally and internationally, was the co-owner of a successful network marketing business and a thriving private therapy consulting practice. Sign up for your complimentary Create What Matters Most gift bundle at http://www.consciouslivingconnection.com Read my personal blog http://colleenmary-creatingwhatmatters.blogspot.com/