The other day I handed a gift to a 7 year old and he promptly told me he didn't like what I gave him, and then went on to explain what I should have given him instead. Even though I was taken aback by his poor manners and lack of gratitude, I couldn't help but smile at his forthrightness about what he DID want. I surely wasn't raised this way. I was taught to take the gift, smile and be thankful I got anything at all… even if I'd never use it. Then we had to remember to pull it out when that … [Read more...] about Happy Holidays! #Gratitude
Giving Thanks & The Thank You Economy
For those of us living in the USA, this coming weekend is Thanksgiving, but I'll be back in Canada helping my mother (Thanksgiving was last month in Canada). Although I won't be cooking turkey or having a large family dinner, I don't need those things to remember to be grateful. I consider my blessings daily; a regimen that has helped me through challenging times on more than one occasion. Speaking of gratitude - thank you so much for all the positive feedback on the recent newsletter … [Read more...] about Giving Thanks & The Thank You Economy