20 Comments on Gratitude and Appreciation: Which is the Higher Vibration?

Kathy Baker on Sat, 3rd Dec 2011 1:40 am


Please do let me know your thoughts on Gratitude and Appreciation and what they mean to you. I’d love to know your views.

Many Blessings!

Kathy

jim syyap on Sat, 3rd Dec 2011 2:20 am


Thank you for sharing these. Bashar (channeled by Darryl Anka) says that “Circumstances do not matter. Only your state of being matter.” Same banana, right?
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Kathy Baker on Sat, 3rd Dec 2011 3:05 am


Thanks so much for your comment Jim. Yes indeed, the “same banana”, in that it is our “perception” and our “being” in a particular circumstance that determines our experience and our path.

Whether we see or perceive something in a positive light on one day, we are “being” and experiencing that circumstance.

On another day, we may, for whatever reasons, see or perceive that same or similar circumstance negatively, and then we are “being” in that experience.

Same applies when you compare how other people may view and experience the same circumstance you’re “being” in, from their own perspective.

Please do come back again and you’re most welcome to comment on any other posts here on my Blog.

Cheers
Kathy

Anne from confidence blog on Mon, 5th Dec 2011 3:55 pm


I’ve never thought about it before, but seeing it written here, I’d think that appreciation seems to be the higher one. To be grateful, you first of all have to get something. I think appreciation means that you can be thankful for what you already have, not for what you’ve been given. Does this make sense?
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Kathy Baker on Tue, 6th Dec 2011 12:53 am


Thank you Anne for your input and reflections. Yes indeed, I totally agree with your sentiments about how Gratitude and Appreciation are different. And, together, they’re a pretty powerful, complementary combo. Isn’t it amazing how both shift your energy so effectively to positive vibes and focus? And the most important thing is that we “feel” good and enjoy our experiences!

Justin Mazza on Tue, 6th Dec 2011 7:41 pm


Hi Kathy,
When I stop and feel the sensations between gratitude and appreciation, I have to agree that appreciation feels higher.

I love when I am in that place of “flow” where everything just feels right and all is well within myself.
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Kathy Baker on Wed, 7th Dec 2011 2:26 am


Hi Justin – thank you for dropping by and sharing your comment and insights

It’s an interesting exercise to consider Appreciation and Gratitude in relation to each other, isn’t it? It kinda takes you to a deeper level in the whole Gratitude area.

Yeah Justin, amazing place to be when you’re in the “flow”, eh?

In pondering why Appreciation and Gratitude are so mighty powerful, I feel that when you focus ON and IN these areas, you are turning directly toward the SOURCE of where ‘IT’ is all coming from…

Reese on Wed, 7th Dec 2011 6:03 pm


I could not agree more. Gratitude sometimes feels obligatory, like you have to feel it because of what the person did for you. Appreciation is more heartfelt and yes, the person need not have done anything. It’s like you appreciate the person’s presence, the fact that he’s just there.
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Kathy Baker on Thu, 8th Dec 2011 1:44 am


Thank you Reese for adding your thoughts to this interesting topic. Yes, I totally agree with you – “sometimes feels obligatory”, and I’d say even a tad apologetic.

At the same time, we all know Gratitude is a very important mindset and heartset to feel, and we should definitely do so, while we also grow and cast our focus on Appreciation as an even higher vibration.

Thank you again for dropping by and being part of my growing Community.

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Seattle Appraiser on Tue, 20th Dec 2011 1:11 pm


I agree with the other comments as Appreciation seems more genuine and authentic. Something that is given whether or not you have received something or not. Gratitude, to me, tends to lend itself as having more of an obligatory nature. Of course there is a time and place for both in life.

Kathy Baker on Thu, 22nd Dec 2011 1:11 am


Thank you for dropping by and your comment, Seattle Appraiser. Yes, I believe you have that right on! And yes, I agree that there is a wonderful place for both Gratitude and Appreciation in our lives.

Jason Fonceca on Fri, 6th Jan 2012 1:17 pm


Awesome post on an often overlooked topic. Thanks for sharing this, Kathy!

Tons of name-dropping of some of the world’s most brilliant success minds. Hawkins, Vitale, Hicks, and more.

Personally, I find anything Esther channels to be undeniably powerful and attractive, but as you pointed out, they all coincide and correlate.

Interestingly, you have a lot of ‘thank yous’ in your comments… Much Appreciation
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Kathy Baker on Sat, 7th Jan 2012 8:02 am


Hi Jason, thanks for dropping by. Yes indeed, we gain much insight and wisdom from the wonderful Masters.

And, it is in that moment when we take a pearl of wisdom, and take it forward in a tangible moment of action and apply it in our lives, that makes the big difference. And then, keep applying it, over and over…

Yes indeed, it’s so nice to see so many Thank Yous I’m very appreciative

Michael alexis on Wed, 18th Jan 2012 10:16 am


I think the subtleties of language are one of the most beautiful things we’ve got. I.e envious vs. jealous, thoughtful vs. mindful, calm vs. peaceful.

Nice post :- )

–
Michael

Kathy Baker on Thu, 19th Jan 2012 9:28 am


Thanks Michael for coming by. Yes, I totally agree, language is a gift and a wonderful tool to help us best communicate, and has the ability to get us in sync on the same wavelength, and unite, eh!

Thanks again for your amazing interview series.

Best Success!

Rhonda Woodworth-Tardif on Sat, 28th Jan 2012 6:22 am


Thought provoking. I’d never thought about the difference between gratitude and appreciation. I like Reese’s thoughts.

When you say “obligatory” it makes me think of when someone does something for you and you think you need to do something back in return. I have a hard time accepting help for what it is without feeling obliged. It seems that if you can accept with appreciation it’s more peaceful.

It makes gratitude feel like a bit of a burden. Something you owe,. And you’re right, we do need to feel gratitude. But I’m going to work on the appreciation. I like that.

Regards
Rhonda Woodworth-Tardif

Kathy Baker on Sat, 28th Jan 2012 9:08 am


Hi Rhonda! I’m pleased you found this blog post thought provoking. I hoped it would stir readers to think about the nuances.

Yes, many of us do feel some uneasiness with accepting help from others, let alone asking for help. You’re right – appreciation makes that acceptance much more flowing and comfortable.

Thank you for your input to this rich and developing conversation.

Bianca Fersini Mastelloni on Thu, 2nd Feb 2012 10:16 am


Dear Kathy, at last I was be able to take some time for me and read your blog that I find it very, very interesting. Thank your for sharing with us so helpful informations. What I appreciate very much is your culture in psychology but also in management.
I love your blog and I want to linked it on my blog. I am totally agreed with you and I
thank you a lot for your patience and for your determination too, two important rules to follows for achieve success.
Best,
Bianca

Kathy Baker on Fri, 3rd Feb 2012 10:46 am


Hi Bianca!
So nice to see you drop by at my Blog and leave your comment – and thank you so much for your very positive and supportive comments – very much appreciated!

You are totally right Bianca – Success comes from a combination of the right psychology or Mindset, and then the Business principles to make it happen.

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