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Welcome to this edition of the Everyday Giving ezine.
Thanksgiving Day in the United States takes place this month on
November 24. In many parts of the world, a day is celebrated sometime
during the year to remind us to give thanks to those around us and to
God for what we have. However, we should live every day as a day of
thanksgiving. We shouldn't require a special day to remind us to give
thanks. It should be something we continually think about. The article
below discusses being thankful throughout the year.
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by Roger Carr
Do
you wait until Thanksgiving Day or Christmas to thank those that you
love and those that have helped you? It is important to spend time
during these special holidays to be thankful. However, it shouldn't be
the only time you demonstrate your love and appreciation to others.
There are some great reasons to thank people throughout the year and not just during the holiday season.
- Your appreciation may have more of an impact when it is done at an
unexpected time. Giving thanks during the holidays can be somewhat
expected. Surprise someone by showing your gratitude when it is least
expected and it will be remembered for a long time.
- It can be done immediately after an event you are most thankful for. That is when it will encourage others the most.
- Your notes and thoughtful comments won't get diluted by those from
others trying to catch up for the past year on their thanks.
- You can give more time and personalized attention when showing your
gratitude. You will not have to do something for a large list of people
in a short period of time.
You should have no problem thinking of ones to thank on a daily or
weekly basis. If you need some ideas, here are some to get you thinking:
- Family and friends that have done something for you (including being your friend)
- The person that delivers your mail and newspaper
- Teachers, teacher aides, and school staff
- Church staff, teachers, and helpers
- Business co-workers and clients
- Community workers (including police, fire fighters, and government workers)
- Medical professionals looking after your family's health
What are some ways to thank those that have made a difference in your
life? Try one of these ways or be creative with your own heartfelt
method:
- Send a handwritten note or letter that expresses your thankfulness.
- Tell the person face-to-face how grateful you are for them being in your life.
- Provide a simple gift to the person. Don't give an extravagant gift
or you run the risk of minimizing the actions of the other person.
- Help the other person in a way that benefits him or her.
Giving thanks doesn't just benefit the other person. You will receive
benefits from doing it as well. You will begin to feel happier and more
relaxed. In fact, it has been proven in studies that being grateful can
have a positive effect on your health. It can reduce your stress and
boost your immune system.
Why wouldn't you look for every opportunity to show your thankfulness
to others? Don't wait for a holiday before you look for opportunities
to show your gratitude. Give thanks on a regular basis throughout the
year.
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