Marian York

The Loving Dictionary: 1,001 Words of Appreciation to Energize, Enrich and Empower All of Your Relationships Marian York

THE LOVING DICTIONARY is "the" resource for over 1,000 human strengths and virtues. A timeless reference for parents, teachers and managers, it shows people how to focus on what's right about themselves and others and how to nurture human resourcefulness in meaningful, fun and creative ways. It satisfies a core need every human being has...to be seen and heard.

The average adult in our country can identify six weaknesses for every strength. The reason? The greater majority of feedback we?ve heard has been negative. It hasn?t been balanced with an equal amount of positive, loving feedback.

I remember myself as a young adult asking my mom why she had never told me how pretty, smart or capable I was. With innocence she had replied, "I didn?t want to give you a big head." Too many times I have heard the same story from others.

The result: a national deficit of positive self-knowledge which is undermining our human resourcefulness, our morale and our relationships. "They never see what I do right, only what I do wrong" is the familiar lament heard in homes, schools and offices.

THE LOVING DICTIONARY seeks to correct that deficit with a genuine and heartening message. We are all connected and when we focus on and nurture the good in ourselves and others, we create a powerful force for good in the world. It is not a lack of humility: it?s our social responsibility.