Gratitude and Appreciation What's the difference?

According to Wikipedia The definition of gratitude is: the quality of being thankful. ... According to Wikipedia, the definition of appreciation is the recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something. Gratitude is the essence of appreciating something that happens in contrast to an adversity or challenging situation after the occurrence. Appreciation is the state of being in awe of everything and everyone around us just for the sake of it's (their) presence in this moment of time. I choose to be in a state of appreciation. AND when necessary be grateful. Leslie Sim (August 14, 2017)