Gratitude is an area that all of us should work to strengthen … whether it comes naturally or not!!
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I am soooo guilty of having way more gratitude in my heart than I take time to express. I may even be the world’s worst in this area. (not kidding!)
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There have been dozens of times that I have literally written an entire thank you card in my head and never stopped to write and send those words.
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May I confess something even worse than that? While cleaning out a “stack of papers” a few years ago, I discovered a really great thank-you card that I had written. The words said perfectly what I intended. I was even touched by my own words of thanks! And, yet, there it was in a big bunch of papers … never sent. For all that I believe about the value of expressing gratitude, that is an ultimate fail. My sweet friend never knew how very much I appreciated her.
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What’s my problem?
» I have plenty of cute cards.
» I have a ton to thank others for.
» I have a heart overflowing with love and gratitude.
» I have words formed in my head.
» I have a zillion purple pens to write with.
» I have addresses at my fingertips.
» I have stamps ready for the occasion.
» I keep a list of folks that need to receive a card.
» I even have fairly decent handwriting!!
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My goodness, just really slack in this area.
No excuses. Maybe I should even classify it as lazy.
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Because I believe that we are never finished products (thank goodness!), I have a determination to grow in this area. That's exactly why "write notes" is on my VIP Meeting Agenda. (if you have no idea what that is, click here!!)
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What about you? How do you do in this area?
Do you have any great tips for the rest of us??
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