Watching the news and news commentaries on television this evening brought home to me the fact that very very few people ever appreciate the good things that they do. They’re doing you find on news bulletins or in print media any stories about four acknowledgement of people for the good things they do in the roles that they fill.

But there’s no shortage of brickbats, criticisms, and a lack of appreciation for efforts made to do things right. 99% of news stories are comments about performance and actions that are negative.

Every night when watching the news I find it very hard to find stories of happiness appreciation or thanks. They just do not exist.

Not just tonight but every night and crosses my mind that we should be less handy with the brickbats and more forthcoming with the bouquets.