Gobble Up the Gratitude

"Gratitude is the most exquisite

form of courtesy."

- Jacques Maritain 

French Philosopher 

(1882 - 1973)

Whether it is appreciation, happy, love, gratitude, a look, or another expression you have for the giving of thanks, gobble it up...and give of it freely!

A simple "thank you" can be the best thing someone hears all day.

A smile can be the most welcoming, sweetest sight someone can see all day.

A hug or kiss can be the best connection someone gets all day.

And...

A sincere "you're welcome" can validate that appreciation, and encourage someone to keep giving more, where nothing, or a "no problem" may make the person feel as though the thank you wasn't worthwhile.

A returned smile with the softening of the eyes and the shine of your pearly whites can reinforce how powerful a kind look can be instead of a furrowed brow meeting a smile as though it is saying "what are you smiling at?".

An extra second on the hug or kiss can make that other person feel as though she or he will really be missed when gone, as opposed to the superficial air kiss or shoulder hug.

Only a turkey would miss out on such a feast of gratitude this Thanksgiving...or any time of the year!