Thank you – The Power of Gratitude

“Thank you” is a simple, yet powerful, expression of gratitude. Expressing appreciation creates an atmosphere for more giving.

Some people are so focused on their needs or expectations they neglect this powerful expression.Saying “thank you” magnifies in me  the satisfaction the gift or service I have received. On the other hand, when I receive thanks for even the simplest task I perform I am motivated to do even more.  A cycle of gratitude is initiated. Like a dynamo, this cycle feeds on itself.

On reflection, when I was challenged with mental illness I rarely expressed appreciation for what others did for me. It can be a bit of a chicken and egg situation.  We are moulded by what we express, yet our expression is often driven by our feelings are at moments in time.

Not expressing gratitude is often a sad sign of being overwhelmed with circumstances. Of course, it may come from some quirk of character, but they all indicate a pre-occupation with self.

Zoe says she has hardly come across people as grateful as she has observed me to be recently. I have come to appreciate everything that has been done for me as a gift.

Gratitude  attracts gratitude bringing about a positive cycle of relationship. People have gone the extra mile for me when I regularly express gratitude. I am encouraged to go further for others who express gratitude.

I have observed those who don’t express gratitude come across as arrogant. Even what the action is obligatory, expressing your gratitude delivers returns.

Gratitude yields great dividends.

About The Author

Chuck

It all started with Eze (fondly called Chuck) fainting at the airport. When he regained consciousness, Chuck found himself in a mental hospital. He was diagnosed with Psychotic Depression. Over time, Chuck was diagnosed with a range of other mental illnesses with the final one being Schizophrenia. Unbeknown to him about this latest record on his medical files, Chuck carried on with day to day living over the next 14 years until he met Zoe. Over the next 4 years, Chuck and Zoe began a journey of faith to defy the odds of mental illness. Today Chuck’s medical records say NO MENTAL ILLNESS. He defied mental illness and is helping others do the same.

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