Book one · source page 95
Appreciation
An emotion that arises from recognizing value, beauty, or contribution.
Why do I feel this way?
Appreciation grows when you pause to acknowledge the worth of experiences, people, or even fleeting moments.
It fosters connection, gratitude, and presence in daily life.
How to change or channel it
- Practice daily micro moments of noticing small beauty and kindnesses.
- Express appreciation outwardly, spoken gratitude multiplies connection.
- Link appreciation to mindfulness: "I see this. I feel this. I honor this."
- Use it to anchor your awareness in abundance rather than lack.
A little more light
Living with this feeling
Original Lantern Project guidance inspired by this topic. This section is not copied from the source book.
Casey notices appreciation during a quiet moment that creates room to notice what is present. Instead of judging the feeling or forcing it away, Casey names what is present and chooses one supportive practice: practice daily micro moments of noticing small beauty and kindnesses.. The feeling may still be there, but it is no longer the only voice directing the moment. Casey has created enough space to choose what comes next with greater care.
“I can acknowledge appreciation without letting it define every part of me. I can listen to what it may be showing me and choose one caring next step.”
What might appreciation be asking me to notice, protect, accept, express, or change today?
Where it can lead