WE ALL NEED IT!

"To the proud, the applause of the world rings in their ears; to the humble, the applause of heaven warms their hearts." - Ezra Taft Benson

Someone noted, "Recently my wife and I sat charmed at an outdoor performance by young Suzuki violin students. After the concert, an instructor spoke briefly on how children as young as two, three and four years old are taught to play violin. The first thing the children learn, he said, is a proper stance. And the second thing the children learn--even before they pick up the violin--is how to take a bow. "If the children just play the violin and stop, people may forget to show their appreciation," the instructor said. "But when the children bow, the audience invariably applauds. And applause is the best motivator we've found to make children feel good about performing and want to do it
well.""

It was Tom baker who said, "Well, I think if more people had more applause, it would make them feel better. I often give my wife a round of applause. If the meal is very good I give her a standing ovation." When we have done well, we expect some applause for that achievement. Applauding people for any reason, is encouraging them to try again, if they failed the first time.

Everyone loves applause. It makes us feel elated. If you want to keep the flame of love glowing in any meaningful relationship, try showing and expressing appreciation to the people around you. Sprinkle them with some applause - in your relationships - and watch them flourish and blossom. Be generous with your applause.