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Appreciative thought and language are powerful tools for self-empowerment and positive interaction with others. By focusing on the positive and using language that appreciates oneself and others, we can inspire inspired action and freedom. When we embrace appreciative thought and language, we not only benefit ourselves but also contribute to everyone's empowerment. It's about using the principle of self-appreciation, constructive responses to adversity, and smart energy to cultivate a mindset of gratitude and greatness. These principles can transform conversations and interactions, leading to more effective communication and happiness.

0:03 / 1:03:40 The Eight Principles of Happiness with Robert Mack

I need to appreciate myself . I need appreciative thought and language . That's what gave me the image of , of putting myself up on a pedestal .

0:03 / 1:03:40 The Eight Principles of Happiness with Robert Mack

Number four , the principle of self appreciation . Number five , the principle of appreciative thought and language . Number six , the principle of constructive response to adversity .

0:03 / 1:03:40 The Eight Principles of Happiness with Robert Mack

But these three principles as kind of the middle of the eight , they go together and yet they deserve their , their special focus . Is there anything from your perspective about the principle of appreciative thought and language that you want to highlight here ? Yes .

0:03 / 1:03:40 The Eight Principles of Happiness with Robert Mack

Um but it's not gonna , you know , fill you up inside , you're reaching for a positive feeling before you act within a framework of return on smart energy investment and a focus on not attaching yourself to it . But focusing on the positive , focusing it from appreciative thought and language and appreciating self putting yourself up there such that when you take that action , it's inspired action because there's so much freedom and power behind it , you know , it , you couldn't have said it more concise there beautifully . I mean , it's one of your sweet spots .

0:03 / 1:03:40 The Eight Principles of Happiness with Robert Mack

Then the principal self appreciation is , well , don't forget about you . Like you're a part of focusing on the positive and then the fifth principle , the principle of appreciative thought and language . And then as we've distinguished here , also imagery , pictures , maybe metaphors like different ways to sink into it outside of thought and language .