In an on-the-go society, there just doesn’t seem to be enough time in the day to get everything accomplished. Today reminds us to slow down and be thankful for the things we have and the special people in our lives. September 27 is National Thank You Day. While the origins of this annual event are unknown, National Thank You Day is observed on several different days throughout the year, depending on which holiday calendar you prefer.
Just Say Thank You
If you have trouble remembering the last time you said “thank you” to someone, this “holiday” is for you! Whether someone pays you an unexpected compliment, cleans the house all of their own accord, or says “Have a nice day” in passing, verbally thanking someone should be part of our daily routine.
And if you are feeling particularly adventurous today, why not let someone go ahead of you in the long line at the checkout counter or at a 4-way stop sign at a busy intersection? Don’t forget to thank the mailman, paper boy, salesman and pizza delivery person while you’re at it. And be sure to thank the person who holds the door open for you or goes out of their way to help.
Whether the gesture is big or small, be sure to say those two little words that are far too often neglected and difficult for some to say. Chances are you have an awful lot to be thankful for!
- The more you are thankful for what you have, the more you’ll have to be thankful for. ~ Zig Ziglar
- People who live the most fulfilling lives, are the ones who are always rejoicing at what they have. ~ Richard Carlson
- Things turn out best for people who make the best of the way things turn out. ~ John Wooden
- Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough. ~ Oprah Winfrey
- It isn't what you have in your pocket that makes you thankful, but what you have in your heart.~ Unknown
- If you can’t be content with what you have received, be thankful for what you have escaped. ~ Unknown
- The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. ~ William Blake
- Be the change you wish to see in the world. ~ Gandhi
- If we fill our hours with regrets over the failures of yesterday and with worries over the problems of tomorrow, we have no today in which to be thankful. ~ Unknown
- Thanking God for letting me see another day on this beautiful earth because another day is never promised. ~ Unknown
- Be careful what you take for granted, someone else is waiting to appreciate it. ~ Unknown
- In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican. ~ H.L. Mencken
Thank you, dear readers! And by the way, September 28 is National Good Neighbor Day.
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