Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-08-18
Appreciation.
! Ipetrolt Farmers, Honsehold.

Detroit Farmers Household.
How many hearts have been warmed,
how many heavy heads lifted by timely
expression of confidence and appreciation
A great error is made in supposing that
praise is always weakening to character
1t is not On the contrary, 1t is strength
ening, filling the heart and soul-yes, and
body, too, because of the gladness of the
spirit that inhsbits 1t, and which thus
fetches harmony (Which is only another
name for health) into its dwelling place,
with an exhilaration nothing else can give.
Do not be afraid your praise will hurt any
one-and do not be chary in the giving of
this commodity, that, once you begin to
deal in 1t and note its happy effects, will
come to I'LL the warehouses of your geuer-
osity full, and you will never hud yourself
lacking when such supply is needed.
For all this giving, however, do not
mean that you should give indlscriminatc-
ly or without wisdom, If lavished uu-
wisely, it becomes but poor stuff, without
value. There are those who do not de-
serve the precious words YOU have ready
to heap upon humanity-th who too Of
ten, alas, receive the blessed shower of
meal, while the deserving souls toll on
without word to cheer them. 50, be
careful to whom the treasures Of your
good opinion are given, and also be care
tul how you give them. There is vast
difference between tulsOme praise aud kind
appreciation. One smaCks OF truth, the
other of unreaiity. Moderation always
possesses more strength than extravaganza,
and ~e hold the few truthful words Of
higher value than all the loud sounding
tinkling of brassy symbols. \ person vita
common sense will be quick 20 perceive
and resent cXtrayagant praises but few
words of helpful commendatlun VIII be t1
him a benefit and an Inspiration.
He who seeks tor aud emphasizes the
good IN others, who puts into words his
true appreciation of their lives and their
works, not only bles4es and Improves
them, but himself also. BY this praise
worthy means envy Itself l. laIl low, al
the more amlable qualities are brought III
TO fuller existence, and a habit of happi-
ness, which IS in itself joy, is attained,
and the manifest benefits thus conferred
are shared by the generous gIycr.
1t seems little 'llug to praise that
which We admire, to give uttcrancc tp the
pleasant emotions we feel, and 10 cultiyatn
and cherish feeling Of good Will toward
our fellow beings but how few db these
little things: IL We only could be rough
to realize just how great gpou we NIGH
do did we but open our mouths ami -ruJ l
ringing cheer to the weary V,Otler- Ju>l
how that sympathetic cry wOuj send new
lie, new hopes, new cnthUslasmS ~urgiug
Into hi, spent slncwS we'd DO u ofteucr
know-why the world would be one gUca-
glad shout OF encuursg cement. confidence Ih
ourselves and our fellow man would com
Of Gt, and the slaves Of circumstance fee.
their chains light Of wei Lht auitALu-- uv.
- much % DC considered.
Give the pedd.cr at your gate a wn-
along wIlh your dime the word N.., beth.
imperI-Aao!e part Of TIE bargain tive 'u.
servant IN the kitchen ~uWrtA.uG that ~ ..
show her that her efforts lu yuug ncAa.fGg.
not, so far as you are concerned o. urp paj
for entirely with money trca, Your r.erE.u
the store 70 a sunny htt.r bit ut egUa.eLi|a.
chat once in a way, and See i.Jw Ar yrlg-.
ems up under it. Take AuWr i z. Nfu. .t
real confectionery ~ your good WIFI, an4
sweeteu her life wi'A every Mind 'aou-lt
you must surely entertain Of ter, lua beer
hours Will have more Of comfort, auI t.a
tasks before het grow Hight aut p,rasau.
beyond belief" Nh SINIT