Appreciation

Appreciation: ... (3) increase in monetary value: the appreciation of the franc against the dollar. ~ Application to recovery pointed out by Kitt Merritt

Appreciation of people tends to take
other, earlier dictionary definitions —
recognition, enjoyment of qualities,
gratitude, sensitive understanding
of value. But like a well-built house
worth more today than before,
a person appreciates in value
with careful attention,
with care to the maintenance,
to daily inspection, quick repair
of flaws or wear...
Living a life of recovery
makes one more precious today
than any day before.