Acknowledgment

Acknowledgement is a great source of positive energy. It can motivate people to conquer challenges. It can help their potential beyond their imagination. This motivation is certain to lift your spirits in return.

A few years ago, I was on a journalism assignment at a local museum. I was attending to interview the first place winner of a painting contest. Unfortunately, the first place winner didn't attend the competition ceremony. My eyes kept staring at this corner display of photos that ended up actually being paintings. To my surprise, they were the paintings of the second place winner.

"Did you paint these?", I asked.

"Yes!", the artist replied.

"I thought that these were photos. You should've won first place. These are amazing. I'm a journalist. Can I interview you?"

I was reminded of how Jan from the Brady Bunch was often overshadowed by the beauty of Marsha. In this case, Jan was the second place winner. As you could imagine, a story about the art of the second place winner made the front page of the "Arts & Entertainment" section of a local newspaper. The artist was very thankful and we left it at that.

A few months later, I'm awakened by my text messages while visiting my dad. As my eyes cleared up from their slumber, I recognized the artist's name in the subject.

"I just wanted to thank you again! I won first place in our County Fair art competition!"

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