Dear Jazz,
There is a time and a season for everything under the sun. A time to work, a time to rest, a time to laugh, a time to cry, a time to give, a time to receive, and at this time of year, during this season, it is a time for giving thanks.
"Thank You" are two of the most powerful words in the English language. The words “thank you” can unite people and break down barriers. "Thank you," says, I see you, I hear you, and I receive with gratitude. Thank you can be especially meaningful in moments when they were unexpected.
As I walk around Plainfield, I see many opportunities to give thanks for the men and women who work on our behalf every day, making Plainfield cleaner, safer, and more beautiful for everyone to enjoy.
I see residents who go the extra mile to beautify their surroundings and pick up garbage left by others, and I am thankful.
I see those who give their time, money, and efforts to help those less fortunate with a meal, a place to stay, or funds to tide them over, and I am thankful.
I see the people who give time to mentor our youth and facilitate wholesome activities to enjoy good clean fun, and I am thankful.
Every one of these actions contributes to improving our city's quality of life. They remind me that we are more than just a city; we are a community and a family, and I am thankful.
During this Thanksgiving season, let's find ways to say thanks, especially to those who may least expect it. "Thank you" – two simple words with the power to change our entire outlook on life. Here are ten great reasons why this phrase of gratitude belongs at the forefront of our daily interactions in every season:
1. Saying thank you keeps us humble:
“Ingratitude produces pride while gratitude produces humility.” – Orrin Woodward.
2. Saying thank you makes us fully appreciate our blessings:
“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
3. Saying thank you makes us feel more optimistic:
"It is impossible to be negative while we are giving thanks.” – Donald Curtis
4. Saying thank you encourages compassion, kindness, and love:
"A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue but the parent of all other virtues." – Cicero
5. Saying thank you shows selflessness:
"Make it a habit of telling people thank you. To express your appreciation, sincerely and without the expectation of anything in return." – Ralph Marston
6. Saying thank you is good for the spirit: “Saying ‘thank you is more than good manners. It is good spirituality.” – Alfred Painter
7. Saying thank you is good for the heart:
“Gratitude is the memory of the heart.” – Jean Baptiste Massieu
8. Saying thank you can be a kind of prayer:
“If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough.” – Meister Eckhart
9. Saying thank you inspires wonder in our existence:
“We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.” – Thornton Wilder
10. Saying thank you connects us to the goodness within others:
“Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.” – Voltaire
Unlike many phrases in the English language, "thank you" never diminishes in meaning with repetition. When we use it to guide our conversations and structure our relationships, it's incredible how often we'll hear "thank you" or “you’re welcome” in return.
Let’s always give thanks, remember to say thanks, and give generously.
#LovePlainfield
SOURCE: - https://www.mindfueldaily.com/livewell/thank-you/
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