My 40th birthday was amazing! I received such beautiful blessings from so many people in my life – it was exciting, wonderful, humbling, and a bit overwhelming. As touched and honored as I was (and still am) by all of the appreciation I got, I also noticed there were moments when it was challenging for me to fully receive the appreciation and let it in.
How do you feel about receiving appreciation? While most of us enjoy being appreciated, it can actually be challenging and vulnerable to receive the love and gratitude that others have for us at times. However, receiving appreciation is one of the most important things we can do to empower ourselves, the people around us, and the communities in which we engage.
Clea says
Here comes one more appreciation for you. Years back, I had the opportunity to tune in on one of your programs on Authenticity and was touched with how you were the authenticity you were talking about and when I spoke, I felt you listened with the same honesty, I felt heard. Thank you.
Cheryl Balz says
I really struggle with receiving appreciation. I will need to work on this. Thanks for the information Mike, it is always helpful and welcome. Happy belated birthday.
Fiona says
I hope all of the people who receive this message realize how wonderful it is if and when their loved ones show appreciation. Didn’t know til I watched this vlog that how I might react to receiving appreciation from my family could be something to worry about. This is because they never show appreciation! So I can place this firmly in the ‘Things Not to Worry About’ list…
Kerry Matthews says
Mike, Thank you so much for speaking on this. I know that I have had this issue for a long time and it is something I am working on. Just yesterday, I was going around work giving our little bags of skittles for v-day to appreciate my co-workers. People were saying, “oh, you are so sweet, thank you.” And I found myself smiling and just saying “you are welcome!” I realized I did receive that gratitude back! How wonderful is that? I know that felt good in my heart and I now I can have appreciation! Cause I AM! 🙂
Kerry Matthews
Kristi says
Hi 🙂
what came to mind for me, when you talked about thinking either you have been as appreciative towards others, it occurred to me that such thoughts can be used as reminders to start showing that more in the future, instead of pondering about the past 🙂
I also felt at some point, that I could work more on being open to receive love and appreciation from others 🙂
Thank you for the vlog and awesome reminders! 🙂
Best wishes,
Kristi