Expressing Gratitude This Holiday Season
“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.”
― Melody Beattie
Today is Giving Tuesday, a day when millions engage in charitable acts.
I'd like to expand on the topic of giving.
The greatest gift you can give a person, I believe, is expressing your gratitude. Making someone feel loved and appreciated is a true gift. Don’t wait for “later” or a “more convenient time” to show your gratitude for the people you love.
Whether it's your significant other, parents, friends, your child's teacher or a neighbor, wouldn't it be really amazing if you took a moment to show someone your gratitude each day?
I have some ideas for ways you can show those you care about how much you appreciate them.
Create a Jar of Memories
Get a glass jar and some decorative paper. Cut the paper into strips and write down your favorite memories of meaningful events. Fold the papers and fill the jar with memories. Similarly, you can write qualities you admire about the gift recipient or something you would like to thank that person for on each slip. Once you have filled the jar, adorn it with a beautiful bow and gift tag.
What else can you do to show someone how grateful you are?
1. Take them a plate of cookies "just because." Or perhaps another homemade treat.
2. Help them out. Surprise them by being of service! You could help by shoveling their walk, brushing off their car in the morning or helping them bring in the newspaper or mail. This is especially helpful to older friends and family members.
3. Give them the gift of pampering. People do not take enough time to treat themselves to pampering and R & R. Our Seeds of Change gift will provide soothing pampering to someone you love.
Keep a Gratitude Journal
We tend to take for granted all of the wonderful gifts and experiences we have each day in our lives. Not long ago, I started a gratitude journal. I write down things I am grateful for each day. I try to keep track of life's little -- and big -- gifts.
How will you show your gratitude today?
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