Ryan’s Journal: The Art Of Thanks
by Ryan Pew
Tomorrow can be a day of thanks for a lot of people. It gives us time to pause and share good times with friends and family.
There are a lot of things I truly appreciate about the holiday.
I live pretty far from family, so it’s nice to come home, catch up and relax.
It can also be a time to remind myself of why I work and what I am grateful for.
I have been thinking about this concept of thanks for a while now as I try to further it within my life, both professionally and personally.
I work in sales and my life is directly affected by the actions of my clients. As a result there is much to be thankful for. My challenge now is how to convey that. I am also realizing the benefits of giving thanks.
As I consider the topic I find that when I give thanks it not only edifies me, it enhances the person being thanked as well.
It’s essentially a power source that keeps going and building. Have you ever been thanked for something in a genuine way? How did they make you feel? How hard would it be to do the same for another?
Meditation can be helpful and when I meditate I consider those I am thankful for and it immediately rejuvenates me. I feel more compassion, joy, and energy.
So as we head into the holiday, maybe look around and see where you can impact in a positive way.
It would be a nice change from the grind of the world… at least for one day.
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