Show Your Appreciation

Encouraging News
Issue #5                                                   [October 11, 2009]
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Appreciation

Correction does much, but encouragement does more. Encouragement after censure is as the sun after a shower.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Appreciate Others
At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.
Albert Schweitzer

Show your appreciation to others through words and deeds. If someone has done something nice for you, do something nice for them. Reviewing is a great way to say thank you. If you don’t have time for that, then send a C-Note or a Merit Badge to brighten their day. An e-mail expressing your gratitude can do wonders for a person’s attitude. A simple thank you for their kindness will bring smiles to a person’s face.

Appreciate Life
We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have.
Frederick Keonig

Though we all want more, we often miss or ignore the wonderful things we already have in our lives. Take a look around you. What do you have around you that you appreciate? Things as simple as clothing and food are not so simple to others. A roof over our heads, a car to drive, a job to go to; things we may complain about are often the vital elements of our lives. Yet we don’t often know what we have until we lose it or it’s gone. To prevent that, try to appreciate what you have every day.

Appreciate Yourself
Life can be seen through your eyes but it is not fully appreciated until it is seen through your heart.
Mary Xavier

Appreciate who you are – all the good and bad – that makes you unique. It may be hard for some people to appreciate themselves, but think of this – if you weren’t you, who would you be? Someone else and that’s not you. The way you think, the way you smile, the way you love are all uniquely you. Don’t forget how wonderful you are!

Appreciate Your Writing
We are so often caught up in our destination that we forget to appreciate the journey, especially the goodness of the people we meet on the way. Appreciation is a wonderful feeling, don't overlook it.
Author Unknown

No matter what your Inner Critic says – your work is amazing. Appreciate it; don’t trash it. Nobody’s perfect, but that’s why we’re all here – to improve, to learn and to hone our skills. No matter what level of writing you are at or aspire to, everyone has to start somewhere. That somewhere is here.

Appreciation Inspiration
The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness.
Dalai Lama

Show your appreciation by sending a C-Note, writing a review or participating in activity that encourages others. Each day, challenge yourself to show your appreciation in some way. You don’t have to do a lot. A kind word, a thoughtful note, a smile – whatever you can think of. Remember, giving to others lifts your spirit and what you give will come back around.

Today, I have chosen to appreciate WDC. This article is my way of saying that I appreciate the encouragement and support I’ve received from all the wonderful people here. Thank you!

ID: 1569460   (Rated: E) Title: C U Smile C-Notes  Description: A C-Note shop full of smileys to brighten the day. Send someone a smile today! By: Silva Shado: Go Blue NaNos Go!

ID: 1565040   (Rated: E) Title: Anniversary Reviews  Description: Help make members' WDC anniversaries extra special. Gps and Merit Badges for reviews! By: Giselle d'Octobre

ID: 1376303   (Rated: ASR) Title: The 3rd Quill Awards: 2009 Edition  Description: Round 3 for the Quills thanks to success of the past years. Nominations open! By: Andrew wins The Game!!!!!!!!!!

Items of the Week

These items are pieces the editor felt were a good read, worthy to take the time to read and perhaps review.

ID: 1552072   (Rated: E) Title: Puppy Love  Description: A simple appreciation of my puppy By: i'mthemom

ID: 1584812   (Rated: E) Title: Letter to my friends  Description: Letter that I wrote to my friends in appreciation for all they have done for me. By: Suki

ID: 1415873   (Rated: E) Title: Can I Say Thank You  Description: Saying thank you to someone you love. By: Heather Kemper

This weeks editor: Silva Shado: Go Blue NaNos Go!