Saturday, July 23, 2016

FIFTY-THREE



As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. John F. Kennedy

Just as “I’m sorry” becomes empty when there are no actions to back up the words, so does “Thank you.” I’ve been taught that gratitude is an action. If I am thankful or grateful for anything in my life, then I need to show that by my actions. When I misuse or ignore a gift, I am saying with my actions that it is unimportant to me. When I am thankful for the help and care that’s been given to me, I give of myself. I was sitting the other day in a clubhouse where I often go to write. A woman showed up needing to talk. Because others have been there for me, I chose to be there for her. I don’t know if it helped her. It helped me say thank you. It helped me demonstrate my thanks to all the women who did the same thing before me.

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