Appreciate-People who run for things

I was watching a live football game yesterday in Doha, and out of no where was this man running around the field high fiving the players!!! It was very amusing and I'm sure he's living with the consequences now, and no one would dare do what he did. I give him props though. He went for the moment, and he literarily ran for it. If you're excited about something, it's nice to jump in on it, and live it, rather than giving in to limiting yourself. It's nice to watch other people go for it too! It's why we like celebrities sometimes. It reminds you that anyone can do anything. It doesn't mean you should risk your life! but just stop thinking too much!

A recent colleague, and an inspiring leader passed away, Grahame Maher, CEO of Vodafone Qatar. If you see the videos and pictures that people have posted of him, you feel very inspired to live , and not waste a moment thinking and waiting. He lived every moment, and used his full potential. I don't think he ever wasted a day thinking: What if.

Appreciate:

1- watching someone getting excited about doing something they like. Watching someone ignite the light of their passion - Not in a dirty way!!- (see video below)

2- Memorable moments that people create when they do something different.

3- People remember people by the way they lived, and you want to be remembered by doing the things you love.

Shukran, appreciated,

Wesam

Appreciate Forgiveness

I would like to apologize for not updating the blog for those who like to read the appreciation lists here!! I've been updating on facebook and twitter, and neglecting this blog! So Please Forgive me (hence title)! Blogs are harder to manage! But This blogspot is where appreciation started, and it won't stop!!

So here's to forgiveness:

During the holy month of Ramadan , I was praying in one of the mosques, and the Imam was talking about forgiveness. "How can you expect God to forgive you, if you don't know how to forgive yourself and others?". That one really got stuck in my head. I appreciate that there is an act of forgiveness. It can be really hard, but it's such a main ingredient in helping us notice more things to appreciate...Agree? I don't believe we should avoid anything, but to put an end to the resentment or anger at some stage.

After thinking abut forgiveness, and who I need to forgive, I began to notice and appreciate the following:

1- Listening & Talking, Reading & Writing

2- Prayers ( for people who don't pray, or if you prefer non-religious references: relying on something bigger, asking for help , having faith in yourself).

3- Growth and Matureness

4- Childlike qualities my friends and family still have! myself included!

5- Lemons! to make lemonade!

If you would like to join the facebook page and participate: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Appreciate-This/118590484834177?ref=ts

Appreciate-This person : Richard Branson

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Branson

Inspires me to live without thinking about WHAT IF, and just live!

Thank you, Appreciated,

Wesam

Appreciating Team Work

The last couple of months i was participating in the production of Oliver! I just loved how everything worked together - and in the end seeing the result of the team effort from every angle. It was just goose-bumpy and nothing experienced before.

I appreciate how:

1- two heads are better than one

2- different things make ONE message

3- different voices make the harmony

4- when you celebrate the success - you celebrate it with your team! because everyone is just as happy as you are. And if you aren't celebrating, you have everyone else around you to make you feel that you're not alone. Even in small achievements/ failures.

5- You feel useful, and part of something!

i truly appreciate-this,

Wesam

Appreciating Mothers

Happy Mothers day here in the middle east!

Think about all the things you appreciate about mothers in general, and about your mom. If you're a mother, think about all the things you appreciate in being a mother.

The three main things i love about mothers (and my mom in particular!):

1- Unconditional love
2- Nurture
3- Comfort

Mega appreciated!

Wesam

Appreciating People: Alec Baldwin

Is it just me??
he's halirious, & talented. Even though he has one facial expression!

This alecreciation is inspired by 30 rock.
Alec Baldwin I appreciate you!
Thank you,

Wesam

Appreciating who makes you smile - Lily Allen

Today I'm appreciating Lily Allen because:

She's Weird

The Smile

Britishiness!

She's not me at all, and yet i can understand what she means

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3o1md2oMi8&feature=related



Merci, Appreciated,

Wesam