A Life's Pursuit: The Power of THANKSgiving

Monday, November 27, 2006

The Power of THANKSgiving






There are few things that get an immediate smile like the words "thank you." It seems rare these days for folks to just be courteous, to open doors for ladies or cover their mouths when coughing or refrain from nose-blowing in the middle of restaurants, not to mention cell phones at the worst of times.

Thank you seems to feed a little part of us that we don't realize is there. It even heals us in a way. We are all scarred by some offense or another. A simple thank you helps us remember why good is really good. It can be easy to lose hope or get depressed if you only looked at life in terms of what you get or get back or don't have. Thank you gives a little of that back and even does something for the one kind enough to utter its syllables. Say it...thank you. It recognizes existence, kindness and thankfulness. Evenmoreso; a thankful person is more likely to receive more because the givers recognize that characteristic and enjoy the food of thank you that feeds their physioemotional stomaches. [yeah...that's probably a made up word; but I think you can handle it.]

I had a fantastic Thanksgiving holiday. There was so much and yet so little left. My wifey did really well at a wonderful meal and the family all chipped in. Croquet afterwards was like old times growing up with the siblings. Dad even played. It is probably one of the best holidays I can remember in some time. It's so simple, "thank you," and yet, it goes so far when it's really sincere and unexpected. I know it makes me smile. I wonder if God smiles when we take the time to say you? Thanks, honey for being a great wife, companion and friend. Thanks to all the Veterans and Service families that give so much for our freedoms. Thanks, God, for everything!





2 comments:

Linda Russell said...

It was a great time of good food and even better company.

You were a wonderful host.

It was fun seeing your Dad and siblings smile.

Anonymous said...

I was raised in the south to say yes ma'am, no sir, and of course, please and thank you.

It's so easy to say thank you to someone who's been pleasant to you. (And I do.) I also say it to those at the drive-thru windows, the cashiers, etc.. who have spent the day dealing with people who never give them a second thought. MY reward for saying those two words is a smile from their face.