It's easy to take for granted the people with whom you are the closest. You assume that they are mind readers and automatically know how much they mean to you and how much you care. Well, we hate to be the bearers of this harsh reality, but they don't . At least, you shouldn't assume that they do. You can't take your friendships for granted. Despite the fact that they'll rarely admit it, people crave acknowledgment. We all do. It's in great demand and short supply in our fast-paced culture.
However, when you're traveling at the speed of light, you can miss important detail. The solution is to slow down and recognize how much the people who support you mean to you. This includes everyone from your close friends to your children, your spouse or partner, the sales clerk at the video store, your mail carrier, your nanny and your children's teacher, as well as your family members. Just imagine how different the world would be if you took the time to extend these small kindnesses.
However, when you're traveling at the speed of light, you can miss important detail. The solution is to slow down and recognize how much the people who support you mean to you. This includes everyone from your close friends to your children, your spouse or partner, the sales clerk at the video store, your mail carrier, your nanny and your children's teacher, as well as your family members. Just imagine how different the world would be if you took the time to extend these small kindnesses.
Take a moment and consider: When was the last time you acknowledged what someone important to you has contributed to your life? Have you told them how much you appreciate their thoughtfulness, their loyalty or their support? If you're like most of us, you're probably scrambling around in your mind trying to recall when you last shared your feelings of appreciation. The unfortunate truth is that we rarely do, especially not with those people with whom we are the closest.
You're probably pretty good at expressing your frustration, irritation and dissatisfaction, but need to get into the habit of speaking from your heart, and sharing your tender feelings. It may feel a bit awkward at first; however, when you express your appreciation, you not only strengthen the bond that exists between you, you set a precedent for future acknowledgments.
You're probably pretty good at expressing your frustration, irritation and dissatisfaction, but need to get into the habit of speaking from your heart, and sharing your tender feelings. It may feel a bit awkward at first; however, when you express your appreciation, you not only strengthen the bond that exists between you, you set a precedent for future acknowledgments.
When you focus on all the support you have in your life, you realize how fortunate you are. As you become accustomed to expressing your appreciation, it will become second nature and will change the quality of your life.
I freely acknowledge and appreciate all the
people who support and encourage
the woman I am becoming.
What do we live for if
not to make life less difficult for each other?
George Eliot
Time in Singapore 
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