Imagine a life where people did not bother to say thank you or express gratitude. Imagine an environment devoid of benevolence, kindness and humility. That life would be very sad!Thanksgiving is not a time to have a binge fest and it’s not the time to get a head start on Christmas shopping.
That comes the next day!
The underlying philosophy behind Thanksgiving is to offer thanks. Thanksgiving is integral to our American culture. Many years ago, the Pilgrims of Plymouth said a prayer of thanks for the bountiful gifts bestowed upon them. They shared their food with the natives of the land, who had helped them in difficult times and this tradition of sharing the Thanksgiving meal continues even today. Most of us are all so fortunate and blessed with abundant food and loving families. Many people are not that lucky and Thanksgiving gives us an opportunity to appreciate everything around us and express gratitude, honor the Thanksgiving tradition and share our gifts with family and friends – even those less fortunate than us.
On Thanksgiving – spread the message of gratitude and kindness. Inspire those around you to make Thanksgiving a festival of generosity and love. Change people forever with kindness, positive reinforcement, appreciation and gratitude!
For my family, friends, associates and customers – thank you for being in my life! I appreciate you and I’m continually inspired by you!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Betti
Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.
Henry Ward Beecher
Got no check books, got no banks. Still I’d like to express my thanks – I got the sun in the morning and the moon at night!
Irving Berlin
Let us remember that, as much has been given us, much will be expected from us, and that true homage comes from the heart as well as from the lips, and shows itself in deeds.
Theodore Roosevelt
On Thanksgiving Day we acknowledge our dependence
William Jennings Bryan