Public Appreciation

When’s the last time you read a blog, post, newspaper article or note of appreciation?

I’d love it if you indulged me in a little public, personal appreciation.

Family

I love my family. Love ‘em. My whole life they’ve contributed massively to my well-being, growth, and development. They keep me motivated and on track. They invest in me and support me and they’ve always told me I’m talented and creative and intelligent. That kind of thing feels fantastic, it really does. When people come into this world, each of us enters into a certain environment, unique to us. Family is often a big part of it, and everyone has their own. Some people spend much of their lives frustrated and miserable with their families, and I’m grateful, ecstatic, and pleased to not include myself in that group. Sure we’ve had our ups-and-downs, (I’d imagine this is common) but for me personally, they’ve all made me stronger, and helped change me into the man I am today. My siblings are absolutely brilliant human beings; witty, powerful, creative, with hearts-of-gold. My parents are loving, supportive people, and I know they want my success, and they show it all the time. My extended family is no different, they always fostered closeness and done whatever they could for family members, you couldn’t ask for a better support team.

My childhood was very unique, and my family was seen by me and many others to be a huge blessing.

This doesn’t mean I had a golden child-hood and this doesn’t mean I’ve had access to silver spoons and an ‘easy’ life, it means that when times were super-super-super hard, I had a hand-hold, an uplift, a prayer. I’m extremely grateful, and I spend every day of my life extending similar to everyone that feels right.

Friends

My friends are no different, whatever one’s I do have at whatever moment in time, are inspiring and loving people, doing their absolute best, and it flows through them to everyone around them. You know who you are, and you might as well be family.

Fans

SpiritSentient currently gets about 1800 visits a month, and whether that seems like a lot or a little to you, I appreciate every single one. I appreciate every lurker, everyone who reads the comments, articles, and newsletters. Everyone who posts, guest articles, edits, helps out. I appreciate the beautiful people who find it in their hearts to send some monetary support our way. I receive more donations of money/equipment/traffic, more investment, more sales, and more support all the time. I appreciate everybody showing support in whatever ways they know how. I feel truly connected to you guys, and if I were able to touch your lives in any way at all for any amount of time, I’m beyond grateful.

Haters

A message for the haters (though it doesn’t seem that they’d even be reading this, right…?) – You know what? You guys are family too. I know, it’s a bit weird, to really, truly love people who are expressing animosity, disdain, judgment and disapproval, but there’s been times when it’s seemed like everyone around me is hating, and that did not prompt me to love or appreciate them any less. The haters are passionate and have strong opinions. I think it seems plausible that my circle won’t include every single human being on the planet, and haters help filter out who’s the best fit for my circle at any given time. They help to provide contrast and show the world a different way, and they’re always growing in their own ways. Mad respect to that.

Peers

I’ve given shout-outs to lots of other blogs and websites that I love and respect many times (here, here, and somewhere else), and I’ll continue to do so. I’m constantly coming across more impressive, high-value, life-supporting blogs run by people with hearts of gold.

Toronto

God I love this city. So much, I appreciate it’s diversity, it’s artistry, it’s openness, it’s culture, it’s events, it’s celebration, and yes, even it’s transportation. Some people don’t show love for the city they live in, the city that provides us with an environment to learn, grow, play, connect with others, and so much more — well I definitely do.

Rock on, everyone, I appreciate you all.

Jason helps you successfully bridge the gap from where you are to where you want to be, using his clarity & insight to help you rise in all areas. He speaks, writes, and offers success-coaching at http://RyzeOnline.com. He’s been featured on Firepole Marketing, Building Digital Empires, PuttyLike and IntuitiveSoul Radio. Follow him at @jasonfonceca.

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