As I think about today’s class about acknowledgement, I realize the power of this small gesture. Throughout the class we talked about the affects of acknowledgement: what happens when people are acknowledged? Many of the outcomes were about opening up new levels of confidence, approaching a relationship in a different way, seeing a new perspective about somebody else and even breaking through frustration. These were all amazing outcomes considering the effort was made in a warm and heart felt way. Often times we are so accustomed to working things out through conversing and going back and forth between want, should and have to; that the communication for what truly is needed becomes lost. Through acknowledgement the truth is able to come to the surface safely allowing for a more positive and forward moving outcome.
I have seen this work wonders in my own life, especially with my two small children. Any acknowledgement they recieve is fully expressed with glee on their sweet little faces. The more positive acknowledgement they recieve the stronger their confidence becomes and the frustration dissipates out of practically any situation.
I understand the affects first hand as it happens in the reverse. Whenever I am acknowledged the feeling of appreciation is so strong that I can not help but feel wonderful about it. It’s almost impossible take acknowledgement in a bad light. The essence of acknowledging someone is a complete appreciation and understaning at the same time.
Practicing acknowledgement on a daily basis is a great way to bring about more positive thinking which creates positive changes in all that are involved. And it’s so simple!
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