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The quiet superpower that costs nothing yet rewires the brains of everyone it touches.
means The act of recognizing and valuing the worth of something or someone — whether that's gratitude for a kindness, a keen grasp of a thing's qualities, or a steady rise in value over time.
from From the Latin 'appretiare,' meaning 'to set a price on' — built from 'ad' (to) and 'pretium' (price), the same root that gives us 'price' and 'precious.' It reached English through Old French in the 1600s, first meaning literally 'to estimate the value of.' Only later did it warm up: from coldly pricing a thing to genuinely treasuring it, and to feeling thankful for it. The financial sense — a stock or house that 'appreciates' — kept the original accounting flavor alive.
- Brain chemistry
- Triggers dopamine and serotonin like a natural antidepressant
- Asset world
- Means rising value, not just warm fuzzies
- Workplace exit
- Feeling unappreciated drives most resignations
- Latin root
- From appretiare, to set a price on
- Gratitude studies
- Writing thanks measurably boosts sleep and health
ted talk applause rituals — audience standing ovations for speakers at ted conferences, built into format since 1984 to honor ideas worth spreading