5 Second Version- Choosing to be thankful is the path to a better life.
5 Minute Version- Is saying thank you a little thing? Many of the titans of industry, sport, and entertainment claim that paying attention to the little things is the determining factor in achieving a great outcome. Being thankful is one of those “little things”. Synonyms for the word thankful include: grateful, appreciative, satisfied, pleased, contented, glad, delighted, fortunate, and joyful. Read these words again, slowly and powerfully, determining that your thoughts and emotions will be thankful. Being grateful is a foundation of success in all areas of life.
Dream a little with me and let those dreams guide your decision as to whether being thankful is something to be trifled. What would be the result if-
- You are grateful for the opportunity to love others because you take care of your body. You have so much energy that you are able to say yes to doing things with others and serving those who are in need. You have enjoyable relationships encouraging others and being encouraged to embrace this opportunity of healthy living.
- You appreciate that there is so much in this world to enjoy and learn about. You learn about things that interest you and you connect with others who have similar interest.
- You are so satisfied that the people you interact with can trust that even when your interests aren’t being served you take joy in seeing others prosper. Even in times of turmoil you are a source of patience, self-control, peace, and love.
- You are thoroughly pleased that you are able to use your talents and passions to serve others in your vocation and that in return they show they are pleased by paying you for what you have done for them.
- You are so content in how you cherish your family relationships. Your family knows that you are delighted that they are part of your life.
- You know how fortunate you are to have friends. You treat them with respect and you enjoy sharing life with them.
- You are joyful about the ability to use your resources of money, time and talent to serve others generously. You are always working at increasing the resources you have available to serve others because you know that life is not about how much you keep but is instead about how much you love.
- You are delighted that you are known by a God who wants to have a relationship with you. You delight in all of the goodness, truth and beauty of God.
Please don’t make the mistake of thinking that if you had a life like this, that then, you would be thankful for it. You already have the opportunity of this life. Be thankful for the life you already have and make choices consistent with the life you are thankful to someday have. You will find that a new life, a life of joy, has developed for you.
Ready for a new start?
- Smile and stand up straight with your head up because you are a thankful person.
- Make decisions and act based on thankfulness and love instead of fear and selfishness.
- Replace thoughts of selfishness, fear, anger and frustration with grateful thoughts.
Speak gratefulness to others. It costs you nothing and they need it badly.
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