9 Transformative Appreciation Games — Part 02

Just three-days ago, “9 Transformative Appreciation Games — Part 01” was published.

You will find, in that piece, three transformative appreciation games.

Since this is “9 Transformative Appreciation Games — Part 02”, you will find three transformative appreciation games within this piece, as well.

Soon enough, “9 Transformative Appreciation Games — Part 03” will be published, which will also, of course, contain three — the final three — transformative appreciation games.

For those who are unclear as to what these appreciation games are, or the purposes they are intended to serve, please read “9 Transformative Appreciation Games — Introduction”.

With all of that out of the way, let’s dive in!

Appreciating Someone Special

Just take a moment and think of someone you love.

The “someone you love” can be anyone.

A spouse. A parent. A grandparent. A friend.

And so on and so forth.

Right after thinking of that person, allow yourself to appreciate them.

Just think of one thing that you really, really appreciate about this person.

This could be:

• Something That They Do
• A Quality They Possess
• The Way They Make You Feel
• A Moment Of Kindness That Continues To Resonate
• A Special Experience The Two Of You Shared

And so on and so forth.

No matter what it is that you appreciate, even if it seems antithetical to that which should be appreciated, let yourself appreciate it.

Right after you find, and appreciate that thing, allow yourself to find another thing that you appreciate.

And, then, find another thing to appreciate. And, then, another thing.

Just keep doing this until you have found, and appreciated, at least ten things, about the person you chose.

Soon after doing this, you will, ideally, feel a great sense of appreciation for this person.

A great sense of appreciation for this person, for who they are, for what they’ve given, for what you’ve given to them; and so on and so forth.

The sense of appreciation you experience will feel good.

Really good, in fact.

Really good, in a way that is peaceful and relaxing, yet constructive.

Even more than that, though, this act of appreciation will strengthen your relationships.

For a relationship that is rooted in appreciation is a relationship that is rooted in, and continually strengthened by, respect, kindness, reciprocity, and connection.

To bring those qualities, and many more, into your relationships — or, perhaps, to merely strengthen those qualities, allowing them to become even more present — you can play this game.

Just play this quick, pleasant game, and, in doing so, let your relationships become more loving and more harmonious, allowing for an abundance of new, beautiful moments to arise.

A Very Special Time In Your Life

Every now and then, there are those periods in which, for whatever reason, everything goes well.

But, it isn’t so much that everything goes well, so much as it is that everything goes very, very well.

So very well.

For, within these periods, there is success in nearly every element of your life, as well as an abundance of new paths and possibilities that present themselves with remarkable ease.

In my experience, all of this is further enhanced by a strong sense of connection to those you are closest to — friends and family — as well as, perhaps, great excitement for what comes next.

The end result of these periods is a set of new, deeply influential, paths.

Outside of that, though, there is also a strong sense of nostalgia, as well as a deep sense of appreciation.

Rather than waiting for these periods to occur again, or longing for the abundance and beauty that was once present, you can choose to give birth to a new period that begins right now.

To accomplish that, all you must do is appreciate.

Or, more specifically, all you must do is appreciate the moments within those periods, as if they have happened in the very recent past.

Rather than focusing on old moments, though, appreciate new moments, for this is a new period.

To begin, let yourself imagine a new period of your life.

A new period of your life that contains what it is you would like to experience.

Just take a moment and “remember” a set of qualities and feelings, such as:

• A Deep Sense Of Peace
• Great Moments With Friends
• A Deep Sense Of Freedom
• Being In The Creative Flow
• Contentment
• A Strong Sense Of Personal Power
• Some Of The New, And Great, Opportunities You Accepted

Allow yourself to transform these feelings into simple moments.

Simple moments you can experience in your imagination.

Right as you experience these moments, and the qualities they contain, appreciate them.

Just allow yourself to appreciate these moments, all of which comprise this new period of your life.

For the best, and most enjoyable, results, try to appreciate at least ten things.

Ten unique qualities, moments, sensibilities — and so on and so forth — comprising this period.

Just allow yourself to appreciate this period of your life.

For, in appreciating this imagined period of your life, you will bring it forth.

You will bring it forth and, in turn, be swept along an abundance of new, beautiful moments.

Be ready for these moments and, in turn, be ready to appreciate them.

Even more than that, be ready to, in time, feel nostalgia towards these moments, in the same way that you feel nostalgia towards previous periods of equal beauty.

A Vast Set Of Possibilities

Right now, in this moment, there exists an infinite number of possibilities.

Many of these possibilities may appear inaccessible or invisible.

No matter what appears to be, though, these possibilities exist.

To engage with these possibilities, we must first acknowledge them.

For, in acknowledging new possibilities, we go beyond habits and patterns that obfuscate the innumerable possibilities right in front of us.

The act of doing so enables you to go towards that which resonates with your deepest aims.

To acknowledge the abundance of possibilities available to you, you can play a game.

A simple, easy appreciation game that begins with a moment of creativity.

Just take a moment and, then, think of ten beautiful possibilities accessible to you in this moment

Some of these possibilities may be:

• Going On A Nice Walk
• Beginning A New Creative Project
• Getting A New Job
• Going On A Trip
• Beginning A New Meditation Habit
• Joining A Local Meetup
• Starting A Business
• Learning A New Skill
• Creating A Dream Journal/Using Your Dreams For Guidance
• Reaching Out To An Old Friend

None of these possibilities are extravagant, or particularly difficult to begin, but that’s not the point.

Rather, these are just ten of the infinite possibilities available to you right now.

Even more than that, though, these are possibilities that, when engaged with, allow for an abundance of other possibilities to arise.

Right after thinking of, and appreciating those possibilities, allow yourself to imagine what pursuing — or, quite simply, beginning — those possibilities might allow for.

Starting a business might, for example:

• Allow You To Earn Lots Of Money
• Put You In Contact With Friends
• Grant You New Skills
• Take You To New Places Around The World
• Give You The Ability To Work Less
• Inspire New Creative Projects
• Allow You To Use Your New Skills To Create New Businesses
• Make You Feel More Confident
• Inspire You To Join A Group For Local Business Owners
• Lead You To Meet A Wonderful Romantic Partner

And so on and so forth; ad infinitum.

Really, though, that’s just one possibility.

No matter the possibilities that arise, allow yourself to appreciate each and every one of them.

For, right now, in this moment, there exists a limitless abundance of possibilities, all of which you can access and enjoy, should you choose to.

The act of appreciation is a way of acknowledging those possibilities and, in turn, engaging with them.

Conclusion

Every single one of the appreciation games outlined in this piece is transformative.

Or, rather, each game has the power to transform your life, as well as your very sense of self.

My hope is that you play these games and, in doing so, enjoy that power.

Regardless of that, though, thank you so much for reading this essay!

Soon enough, before the end of the month, the last three appreciation games will be published.

As always, if you want to reach me, for any reason, you can do so at “maxwellcakin@gmail.com”.

Best wishes, and have a lovely day!