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When you think of a person who has had a positive influence in your life, have you ever found yourself saying: "Someday, I'm going to send them a note" or "One of these days, I'm going to phone them to let them know what a great influence they've been on me"? I know that we all have those thoughts - because I've had them. I also know that 'someday' may never happen.
'Someday' may never happen because:
* We get busy and put off making that call;
* We don't have a card on hand, with a stamp;
* We get distracted;
* We're too shy to tell someone how we really feel (face-to-face);
* We believe that they will always 'be there'!
Well, today is the day! There are times of the year, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas, when the sentiments of gratitude build up and we have really great intentions about telling people what we think and how we feel. But we don't follow through.
"If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is Thank You, it will be enough." - Meister Eckhart
You can live a happy life if you learn to practice 'thanks-living.!' I first heard this phrase from Dr. Robert Schuller - and have implemented it in my life on a regular basis. What a difference this has made. Practice thanks-living each and every day. It's easy once you get started. Here are a few I learned from him, and some of my own.
1. Be thankful for prayers answered!
2. Be thankful for habits - good ones that you have and the bad ones that you've changed.
3. Be thankful for healings - seen and unseen.
4. Be thankful for the storms you have gone through.
5. Be thankful for the impossibilities - now possibilities.
6. Be thankful for gifts - given and received.
7. Be thankful for hope that springs eternal inside of us.
8. Be thankful for opportunities to share your gifts and talents.
9. Be thankful for your clients - their loyalty and support.
10. Be thankful for the air you breathe - and the freedoms we enjoy.
11. Be thankful for the people who have taught you and inspired you.
I know there are many people who feel isolated and unhappy these days. There are people who feel, at this moment, there is not much for which to be grateful. I've had my share of 'rainy days' and, when those happen, I make a conscious decision to get out and volunteer. When I help someone less fortunate than me, it always picks up my spirits.
I also know the pleasure I get when, spontaneously, I send a card - make a call - pay a visit, to someone who has had a positive influence in my life. I have been on the receiving end of this practice and it feels GOOD!
CONCLUSION
These are busy times. We all have a lot on our minds and our calendars are packed full of commitments. There is always room for one more thing though - and I invite you to adopt the daily habit of 'Thanks-Living'!
We do not get through this life alone and most of us, if not all of us, have had help along the way - a great teacher, a wonderful parent, a good friend, a mentor or a pastor.
Make a commitment today to acknowledge these people who have helped you along the way. You'll be happy you did - while they are still living.
What is the first step you will take as you implement this new habit of 'thanks-living'? Who comes to mind when you think of the people who have inspired you?
YOUR ASSIGNMENT
1. Close your eyes and think of a person (alive) who has had a positive impact on your life.
2. Now, open your eyes, and take time to write a 3-page testimonial to this person.
3. Call that person, arrange a visit and don't tell them why.
4. When visiting with them, read them the testimonial. Within the week, you will feel an elevated sense of happiness!
Pat Mussieux
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