The Momma Clan

‘ Appreciation is a wonderful thing ‘

To say thank you, ” I am happy that you welcomed me with your open heart.“

“ You understood my point and helped me.“

All these are some ways of showing one’s appreciation to others- your parents, your life partner, your children, or your friends.

Welcoming a girl to her new house after her marriage is a form of appreciation. Any girl comes with some expectations and is to be appreciated for her work at her new home after her marriage. A new home, new people and habits and the culture and their way of life. Cooking and their routine. The 1st Rasoi as they call, when the bride cooks anything for the first time. If her cooking is appreciated and a word of praise is showered on her, it makes her day and she feels welcomed in that house. Appreciation makes a huge difference.

For a couple- If each other’s help is appreciated, life goes on smoothly. A simple kind smile or a look or a rose will do wonders.

Parents and Children- Try to appreciate your children’s  work with a tap on their back or a warm smile or a word of praise will help their mood and help them to do well

The home helpers- Who would not like to be appreciated?
The lady or the driver or anyone whom you depend on for your work, if they are appreciated with a word of praise or any simple reward, you would be happy to see a smile and happiness on their faces.

Being kind and warm-hearted goes a long way to getting the work done productively and enjoying a positive atmosphere. 

A mother works endlessly for her family and at the end of the day, if she is offered a warm hug or ” I love you, Ma.” from her children, it could make her relaxed, and she could get a good sleep to wake up energetic for the next day’s chores. A simple gesture of appreciation goes a long way in bonding well.

When a man comes from a hard day’s work is welcomed  with a sweet smile and is offered a hot cup of coffee, and is asked, “ How was your day?” He gets relaxed and can spend time with his family.

The children- When  they come back from school, they are asked,” Hope all was good at the school?” They are happy to share with their mothers about the day at school.

If the children do well in their exams, make them feel good with good words. If they do not do very well, instead of scolding them, one  can  say, ” It is ok, and work hard for a better result.“

The teachers and the students- A school is a good learning place where a child is shaped well by his or her teachers. The child looks to a teacher to be their idol or inspiration. A teacher who understands a child well and teaches them lovingly appreciates the good work explained to the child and is there for the child is appreciated by the child. A teacher has a great and important role to play. They should be careful not to hurt any child. The child takes the wrong action of a teacher and maybe hurt for life.

Lastly our neighbourhood- No one can escape the neighbourhood where they live.

There may be a cordial relationship or a sad plight of the situation. Expecting, all would appreciate your good work according to your thinking for the apartment you live in or the big society. You may be appreciated for the volunteer work you do, but some may say something sarcastically.

Take everything into stride and move ahead.

Appreciation does not cost one anything.

Poornima Sivaraman