Perhaps this isn’t the case. Perhaps the problem is less with appreciation and more with the communication of this appreciation. Now, I’m all for the whole “our relationship is so mature that we can read each other’s thoughts” thing. Great. But, still, isn’t it better, at least on occasion, to express what we’re really thinking? That way, if ever our powers of intuition falter from time-to-time, we can rest easy, knowing that our friends are still there for us.
Sometimes, I feel like I try so hard to please people, but it’s just never quite enough. Or maybe it is, and I just don’t realize it. Who knows? Maybe we’re all constantly sending each other “unspoken appreciation,” and I’m not quite intelligent enough to pick up on it. I imagine that it’s possible that I’m just blissfully unaware of these nonverbal messages.
“Perhaps we all give the best of our hearts uncritically—to those who hardly think about us in return.”
I just want to stress how important it is to appreciate the people around you. That probably seems fairly obvious, but, when I really think about it, I know I probably don’t express this appreciation enough, either. I think we often take our friends and family for granted, instead of taking that extra bit of time to say, “hey, thanks for being there for me.” It really does make a difference.
Well, this whole entry probably sounds a little selfish, but I suppose that’s alright. It probably is.
At the end of the day, I guess it shouldn’t really matter. I guess we should all just be secure enough with our relationships that we shouldn’t need constant support and appreciation.
But, still…wouldn’t it be nice?
“Tomorrow, we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther…
And one fine morning..."
2 comments:
Isn't it funny how selfish humans are? I mean, everyone exects SOME kind of response to favors, gifts, etc, no matter how much it may not be the actual reason for the action.
I quite enjoyed this post, Andrew.
Though, that IS kind of a depressing quote until I remember that really, all we do should be for God anyway, and I know he DOES think about us...so it's a win/win situation :)
Oh AND communication..hahaha...
"If you could just make a checklist..."
Happy blogging!
This is one thing I feel particularly horrible about in regard to my parents. I think they are two of the most amazing people on earth, and yet I hardly ever communicate this to them and really show how much I appreciate them. I've been trying to work on this a lot lately.
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