recognition is being publicly honored and thanked for something you did or gave. like having a building named after you or having your name placed on a donor wall. you did x so you get y.
appreciation is thanking someone for what they did or gave. it might come in the form of a phone call to say thank you or hand writing a note expressing your thanks. maybe even going so far as to seek out the person at home, church, the office or store and take the time to acknowledge and thank them.
gratitude is the condition of your heart that propels you beyond recognizing someone's actions to the point of truly being thankful.
i am filled with gratitude and i appreciate you. your kindness and attention to the smallest details are so sweet and thoughtful. having the sidewalk scooped for me upon my return. sending me a text to drive careful. checking in on me as i travel. taking time to talk to me. the list goes on and on. you make my life better and i am grateful.
{maybe this doesn't speak to you. well, let's change that! within the next couple of hours do something for someone that would make them have these significant feelings towards you. you are going to cross paths with someone soon. so why not lay a random act of kindness on them and see how good it makes you feel!}
at the end of the day it is good to know the difference between recognition and appreciation. and it is great to have an arsenal of gratitude ready to employ in a moments notice. you might just get two chocolate chip cookies on the plane ride home instead of only one.
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