Appreciation: Stephen Sigurdson

When I work hard,
food tastes so much more delicious,
home seems like such a wonderful place,
a shower feels so much more refreshing,
the bed feels so soft and warm,
everything is much more appreciated.
When I overcome a struggle,
life seems so much more meaningful,
my heart and soul feel stronger,
my confidence and ability becomes real,
everything is much more appreciated.
When I feel love and a bond,
I do not feel inferior to the stranger on the
street,
my emotional hunger is satisfied,
I forget about my problems, and I care more
about others.
Everything is much more appreciated.
When I write what I feel and believe,
I feel that my struggle and what I have
learned is validated.
Everything is much more appreciated.