March 21, 2022

Expressing gratitude through phrases such as thank you or I appreciate you not only blesses those to whom we speak, but it also releases something powerful in us. It helps us realize how blessed we are, and keeping that in mind gives us joy.

One of the deepest needs in human beings is to be valued and appreciated. Mother Theresa said, “Practice uncommon appreciation. There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread.”

We have the ability to give people value with our words. Isn’t that amazing? Our words are containers for power, and we can choose the type of power we will put into them. This power can be positive in its ability to build up and encourage people or negative in its capacity to tear down and discourage them. Speaking words of gratitude - in person, by text, email, a call, or a written note - takes very little time and does us a great deal of good.

Choose to be a daily day-maker - intentionally create a ripple effect worth being around! Your influence matters.

-Adapted from The Power of Thank You