To Appreciate
According to wiktionary it has the following definitions:
1) To set a price or value on; to estimate justly; to value.
To appreciate the motives of their enemies. --Gibbon.
2 ) (U.S.) To raise the value of; to increase the market price of
Lest a sudden peace should appreciate the money. --Ramsay.
3) To be sensible of; to distinguish.
To test the power of bees to appreciate color. --Lubbock.
4) To view as valuable.
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I think #2 is interesting. When we appreciate something, when we show appreciation for something, do we through our appreciation increase its value and worth?
I think the act of appreciation is more than simply a good feeling, it is an action (after all this is a verb) that increases the value and worth of what we are appreciating.
When I appreciate someone, I increase their worth. When I appreciate what I have, I increase its value to me.
1) To set a price or value on; to estimate justly; to value.
To appreciate the motives of their enemies. --Gibbon.
2 ) (U.S.) To raise the value of; to increase the market price of
Lest a sudden peace should appreciate the money. --Ramsay.
3) To be sensible of; to distinguish.
To test the power of bees to appreciate color. --Lubbock.
4) To view as valuable.
I appreciate your help
I think #2 is interesting. When we appreciate something, when we show appreciation for something, do we through our appreciation increase its value and worth?
I think the act of appreciation is more than simply a good feeling, it is an action (after all this is a verb) that increases the value and worth of what we are appreciating.
When I appreciate someone, I increase their worth. When I appreciate what I have, I increase its value to me.
Comments
Wishing you a Marry Christmas:-)
Same with Self-worth really. You can appreciate yourself for several reasons and hence increase your feeling of self-worth which in turn allows you to appreciate yourself even more ....and so on..to infinity! Your whole value appreciates with age too!
rennyba: thanks. Merry Christmas to you too. Sometimes we have to look at things from a different perspective.
breal: food for thought. That is why I like interacting with people - you never know what new ideas and perspectives I will come back with.
MOI: while it would be nice if we could all share and enjoy collectively, the truth is that it is rather personal. And yeah, it has to be something you appreciate, not someone else.
vina: we all need to learn to appreciate ourselves better. To increase our value.
run around paris: yes.
I'm bummed I haven't had a chance to come by and visit lately. I miss your posts. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas.. I know I won't have time to come by again until after the new year.. Cheers!!!
it's really a nice feeling to be appreciated :)
I hope you have a safe, happy and blessed holiday - you deserve it! And, best wishes for a very happy new year!
Your friend,
Erin
Anyway, enjoy your Christmas. I'm waiting for pictures showing you in a santa costume! :)
From all of me to all of you: Marry Christmas:-)
ancilla: the point I am trying to make is that it is more than a feeling, more than just a word, it is an action that causes us to "improve" the other person.
tin-tin: genuine appreciation is great!
runaroundparis: thank you Erin.
matt: thanks, I will try to enjoy Christmas.
ghee: thank you.
rennyba: thank you.