Have you ever thought about what it takes to make a difference in someone's life? You hear stories about mentors, teachers, friends, or others who invested their time and significantly changed someone’s life. It could have been a single word, conversation, present/gift, or something special the person hears, see’s or receives that alters a choice or pattern in their life. Obviously for someone to invest their time and resources into someone it more than likely is someone they love, respect, or cherish. Another word for it is APPRECIATE.
By definition, Appreciate means “recognize the full worth of.” Every person has worth, whether they personally see/recognize it or not. It only takes a second to let them know they are “full of worth”. Appreciate also has another meaning that we all can understand, and it can help our vision when we see ourselves in the mirror and others who are important to us. A - Accept their past mistakes. No one is perfect. P - Praise them for their successes and accomplishments. P - Pray for them, each other, and better yet pray together. R - Recognize and Reward. Don't take each other for granted. Recognize and reward their contributions to you, your home, and family. E - Encourage. If they are overwhelmed, stressed, or "down", be there for them. Lift them up and let them know you are a team and are "in this together". C - Create a simple date together (concentrated time together) I - Initiate - don't wait on the other person, initiate ideas/patterns you want to see in your relationship. A - Ask how you can serve or love them better/more effectively. T - Tell them you love them and are thankful for them. E - Expect changes by concentrating on taking time together, expect changes.
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Author(s):Kevin and Mabel are a Ameri-Pino couple. He is American and she is Filipino. These are our thoughts and reflections about our lives and relationship together. Archives
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