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Learn to Say Thank You

Even difficult people have something to give us.
John F. Demartini
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Apr 13, 2010 at 10:00 AM

Have you ever received a sincere thank-you letter in the mail and felt how it transformed your day? What a heart-opening experience it can be to receive such a thoughtful note! Thank-yous are not only rewarding for the recipient, but they are equally satisfying and inspiring for the sender.

The power of thank-you letters isn’t limited to the actual sending and receiving; they have a special energy just in their idea. In fact, a grateful thought put to paper without even being sent is still tremendously rewarding.

Writing thank-you letters can be one of the easiest exercises of all in order to change stress into success. Toward the end of each day, spend a moment reflecting on earlier events. Consider which people throughout the day actually served you the most. They don’t have to be individuals who actually did something helpful for you.

Sometimes, the people who stand in the way and create obstacles are actually helping the most because they confront you and force you to come up with your best, enabling you to become a greater achiever.

Therefore, don’t limit your thank-you letters to those who’ve made your life easier in some fashion. Be sure to show gratitude to the people who’ve made it harder for you—in their way, they’ve helped you develop true grit.

To those who’ve challenged you or offered support, you can write long thank-you letters, short ones, or just tiny little notes. You can send them or save them or do whatever you want with them.

An important ingredient in opening your heart and seeing life as it truly is—a blessed and magnificent series of events—is to consider your day. Reflect upon your blessings and put your thank-yous on paper.

Set a time aside (possibly before going to bed) to consider what has occurred throughout the day. As you look back through the day’s events, consider which three individuals have served you well and made your life richer or more enlightened in some fashion. Write these individuals a thank-you letter from your heart, expressing your acknowledgment of the role they’ve played in your life and how their presence is of wonderful service to you.

Affirmation: I reflect upon my day, and I am grateful. I write my three thank-you letters daily.

About Author
John F. Demartini
Dr. John Demartini is a human behavioural specialist, educator, author and founder of the Demartini Institute, a private research and education institute with a focus on empowering individuals and organizations and transforming micro and macro social Continue reading