beauty and the beholder

i've been thinking more and more what an admirable skill it is to be able to appreciate the beauty in the world around us. in earlier days, when i was 'appreciated' for an act of kindness or friendship, i'd rejoice in the appreciation, 'modestly' refute, and think little else. now, for some reason, what strikes me much more is how some people can go so selflessly far in appreciating other things/people. it must take a special kind of heart to be able to give praise so generously, after all.

the moral? i will continue to do good so i can continue to be appreciated and thus find those special people hiding in the world around me. and good luck to you with the same.