Why Give Thanks
When we give thanks, we remind the receivers of our message of gratitude the inherent goodness of their actions. It is a way to acknowledge their contribution and effort. A “thank you” has the capacity to strengthen relationships and reinforce positive contributions as others recognize the value that they bring to us. It is also a way for us to see the goodness and blessings of our own lives, creating circuits of positivity thoughts to change our mindset from lack to abundance.
The word gratitude derives from the Latin word for ‘gratia’. Gratia means grace, graciousness and gratefulness.
What is Gratitude
The word gratitude derives from the Latin word for ‘gratia’. Gratia means grace, graciousness and gratefulness. When we think of gratitude we think of “ThankYou” and remember the feeling we get from the unexpected reward of a kind deed or appreciation of something inherently good. Some side effects include a fuzzy feeling in your body, a warmth in your heart and a smile on your face.
How to say Thank You
Say thank you with words
Thank you is so easy to say and takes so little time. Recognize the moment, day, week, month or year. Your thank you can be long and verbose or brief. A simple thank you or thanks is all it takes.
Thank you gift
This thank you gesture of appreciation can be a beautiful exchange in many situations. It is a thoughtful way to recognize someone for their unique contribution and can be reflective of the receiver’s uniqueness. For instance, a department of teachers can honour the hard work and contribution of a fellow teacher who is relocating to a new school with a quirky or sentimental gift. Whether it’s a funny mug or a book, the team can agree on a gift to inspire the parting staff member in their next post, leaving a lasting impression on their memory. Sentimental gifts such as jewelry and art are also exchanged between lovers, friends and family. These can be thoughtful keepsakes to cherish and reminders of the special relationship. Giving conciously means that we consider the message we send with the gift; how it can enhance someone’s life and others’.
Thank you card
There are so many unique and beautiful cards to suit every type of gesture worth being grateful for. In fact, you can even make your own card. A thank you card allows you to be sentimental, funny, descriptive and personal. Your message can be your own, or simply put, you can let the card speak for you. Whether its office staff sharing their thoughts about someone’s meaningful contribution, a bride and groom thanking their bridal party for their committment or a simple “thank you” from a friend or family member just because. A card becomes a keepsake that can be kept as a memory, a memorial timepiece and reminder of one’s value and the relationship.
Thank you Smile
A warm genuine smile is a real gift that can light up a room or uplift someone’s day. It can also be a way to say thank you. You don’t always need to exchange words, cards or gifts to say thank you. You already know that most communication is non-verbal. Conveying thanks through a smile and a nod to a stranger who moved their bag to give you a seat on the bus shows openness and goodwill. A smile shows that you recognize the individual in front of you for their effort and their good will.
Gratuity as Thank you
Money flow is life force energy. It is a way of exchange with the world. When we tip our waitstaff, taxi drivers or other personal service professionals, we let them know what their efforts mean to us and how their work has contributed to our happiness and wellbeing. We recognize them. Read more about exchange in DoCalm’s article Money Flow as Life Force Energy.
Appreciation Celebration as Thank You
Celebrations are some of the greatest joys in life. In the presence of others through a get-together we can recognize someone’s contribution and show our appreciation. An appreciation event can include foods, drinks and also cake. Why not add decorations like confetti, ribbons and colours. Organizations often hold Appreciation Celebrations for: staff, clients, teachers, nurses and customers.
Shifting Mindset to Abundance
Everyday, people in our life work for us, support us and help make life better.
When we recognize the good in the world, the awesome things that happen to us and that people give us, we train our mind to respond to life in a more life-affirming way. When we see the good in the world, appreciate and honour it with our thank you, our world becomes more abundant. We see good all around us.
To read more about the Power of Gratitude, check out Do Calm’s article Gratitude is the Language of the Universe.
