As November approaches I (with help) have decided to do a post on gratitude.
Thanksgiving is one out of two of my all-time favorite holidays (unless you count birthdays as holidays, then it would be one out of three).
Now, we are so focused on getting Turkey, cranberry sauce, and stuffing that we forget what this holiday is meant to be to be about.
Gratitude.
Now, I'm not just saying that you need gratitude around Thanksgiving time. I'm saying that you need it all year round. Say thank you to people who do things for you- it makes them feel good and for all you know, you made their day by saying those two words.
Do things for other people so that they may show appreciation to you. (Even if they don't show appreciation, you will feel better inside, knowing that you may have lightened their load.)
Gratitude can be completely silent, as well. Keep a gratitude journal. Everyday write two things that you are thankful for, I guarantee that you will feel happier. Thank the Lord for everything you love in your prayers. Show an attitude of Thanksgiving in the world around you.
I promise you that your gratitude will not go unnoticed.
The Pilgrims of the 1600's thanked the Lord for their new allies who helped them survive, they had gratitude for their life, liberty, and happiness.
So, around this Thanksgiving season, remember to have an Attitude of Gratitude!
Thank You!
If you have any questions, comments, book recommendations that may be mentioned in a future post, or anything of that matter, email me at keatswinter@gmail.com!
