Friday, November 18, 2011

Gratitude Monday's and "Thank You"

Hello from my heart to yours.... 
 
Thanksgiving comes to us out of the prehistoric dimness, universal to all ages and all faiths.  At whatever straws we must grasp, there is always a time for gratitude and new beginnings. 
 
                                                                                                                                                ~J. Robert Moskin

 
Last week I said, "I'm going to start a diet on Monday so that I can enjoy the Thanksgiving weekend... eating and drinking.. without having to worry about it.."  Well, of course that didn't happen... It's something we all do really.. whether it be a diet or a chore or a new project, we all like to say, "I'll start on Monday." Course, I have never understood why Monday has been designated as the day of the week to start anew, but if we really do, then it's okay.. it's when Monday becomes an excuse for not doing something that the problem arises.

In just a week we will be celebrating Thanksgiving... an American holiday.. to give thanks for the harvest and express gratitude in general... I love this holiday because all religions in the United States celebrate it... it's all about being thankful.. unfortunately, not many of us "thank" freely and often... it takes a holiday, like Thanksgiving, to bring families together to give "thanks" ... many people suddenly realize God exists and there is a long "thankful prayer" before the feast.. it's wonderful, but a little sad that it isn't on a daily basis.... 
 
From the time we are little children, our parents, grandparents, teachers, etc. are teaching us to say "Thank You."  For some reason though, we grow up and forget those simple little words of gratitude.  These days people simply expect too much from others and take their acts of kindness for granted.  Of course, we're not supposed to do things for others anticipating and demanding a "thank you" either, but wouldn't it be nice if we just expressed gratitude every once in awhile....  It's really not that difficult to make someone's day.
 
So, in anticipation of Thanksgiving next week, I thought it would be great if we spent the weekend thinking about how we can give thanks for all the blessings that we have in our lives... let's start by saying "Thank You" to as many people as we can ... our loved ones, our co-workers, our friends, the cashier at Winn-Dixie, the mail deliverer, etc..... we don't need a specific reason to say "Thank You" really.. let's also try to make a list or two... write down your individual blessings.. sit together as a family and compile one.. maybe even make one with your co-workers... and then, when Monday comes, we can start the day with this affirmation:
 
"It is Monday. My heart is filled with gratitude and love. I am so blessed and I am a blessing to others.  I start this day anew to be a living example of the love and gratitude that God has blessed me with by giving thanks for all that I have.  And I will repeat this tomorrow... and the day after... and the day after that... as if everyday were Monday." 
 
Because we are loved beyond measure and a cherished blessing to the world and thus should be grateful always for that...... 
May your weekend be filled with all things good,
With Love,
Elena

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