Appreciation is the oil that lubricates life and keeps your wheels turning easily and freely. Without appreciation, your wheels will still spin, but they are apt to become rusted with resentment and exhaustion. Since there is great truth in the well-known statement "We teach people how to treat us," you can start teaching others to shower you with appreciation by showering yourself first.
The Mindful Woman: Gentle Practices for Restoring Calm, Finding Balance, and Opening Your Heart (ed. New Harbinger Publications, 2008) - ISBN: 9781608824816