With yesterday being Thanksgiving, there have been lots of notes and stories about gratitude circling, including how it’s good for health, etc. All of which is wonderful!
It reminded me of a friend who told me earlier this year, “I’m practicing saying ‘thank you,’” As in, only saying “thank you.” When someone gives a compliment, holds open a door, whatever it may be. To simply say “thank you,” without an apology, without an excuse, without rushing to follow up with context like where something was bought, or negation like how it’s actually so messy, without even quickly returning it with a “you, too.” To just meet and receive what’s given with, “Thank you.” And that’s all.
So, thank you for receiving this after all this time; for reading this.