Appreciation: The hardest struggles in life, make the best stories and novels -brykimso

I often times forget how powerful the word appreciation is. I have realized how often people tend to work for that "pat on the back". However, I have learned that people work and do so to the best of their ability because of the passion they have for their career. Often times I hear the teachers say, "I'm going to educate the nation's youth". Educators have enlightened and stimulated the minds of the most notable and intelligent people in the world. I consider everyone in the world to be a part of that category. We all have come into contact with educators in some shape of form. How many times have we as a society showed our appreciation? I found a few quotes that made me think about the impact of educators and the power of appreciation and gratitude. I am experiencing the impact of appreciation.

“Appreciation is a wonderful thing: It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well” Voltaire quotes  
 “Learn everything you can, anytime you can, from anyone you can - there will always come a time when you will be grateful you did.” Sarah Caldwell
“We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have.” Frederick Keonig
 “Don't underestimate the value of Doing Nothing, of just going along, listening to all the things you can't hear, and not bothering.” Winnie the Pooh
“Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.” Ashley Smith