In times of need people of faith usually turn to God, but do they always say thank you in return?
I personally am not a great prayer; I find turning to friends and family is a bigger help and reassurance even though I think that there must always be something more behind me.
When listening to group prayers, I have found that the thank yous have always been less voiced than the pleases.
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Part of most people's upbringing is to say thank you for any gesture, big or small.
I believe that this should be carried on to any part of life.
Saying thank you brings a reassurance to the other person that they have said or done the right thing, and if it's not the right thing then it's probably the right thought.
However it's not just through prayer that people can say thank you to others, thank you could be done through music, words and gestures.
When singing in the cathedral, especially at large concerts I have often felt a 'buzz', I have felt that there is more to a sound than just mine and others voices; there is a great power which is like a burst of adrenaline.
Through this energy I have always felt an overwhelming thankfulness and I really think that I owe this to God.
My way of saying thank you for what I have, somehow it makes me feel lucky with who I am.
Words mean a lot to different people, they are very powerful.
It is very hard to be able to say the words I forgive you' and mean them and sometimes it's also hard to say the words thank you' and mean it as this is such a common phrase used today.
Through something simple like a letter or a poem saying thank you can make all the difference as you have made the effort to stop and think about someone else.
I'm not saying that you have to sit down and write a letter to God but through doing it to someone else I believe that you are also saying it to him; you are showing a type of love that can't be found elsewhere.
Actions speak louder than words'; this can apply to many people.
It is such a meaningful gesture to send flowers, a card, give a hug, smiling or just sitting down and taking the time to listen to someone else, to help someone else.
These small actions can mean a great deal to the people around you and they are a great way to show you're thanks to others.
You can say thank you to anyone for anything, say thank you to someone for loving you, for helping you, for looking out for you, etc.
People should learn not just to say thank you for the important things but also for smaller issues in life where others have taken up some of their time to think of you.
I think that 'thank you' shouldn't be said as openly and commonly as it is without meaning - but it should be said as often, just that people have to really think about what they really mean and take the time to appreciate the extra gestures of others.
Posted by: James, Blackburn on 10:58am Thu 13 Mar 08
A well-made piece, Sophie. It's refreshing to hear optimism and perception instead of cynicism and idealism (often said about the young, but also by them when their opinions are asked by newspapers and other media).
I would agree very strongly with your assertion that [quote]Saying thank you brings a reassurance to the other person that they have said or done the right thing, and if it's not the right thing then it's probably the right thought.[/quote]
When people don't say 'Thank You' it's less the lack of courtesy that troubles me, at least, more than the thought that maybe the action or compliment was mis-directed, or worse, that it wasn't perceived as being of a complimentary nature. In my work, I rely on positive feedback to reassure me that I'm on the right track, particularly when dealing with so many people on a quasi-personal level.
Simply engaging with another person at the level of 'Thank You' is something we can all do, and perhaps learn not to take it for granted, but [bold]really[/bold] mean it.
Thank you, Sophie.
A well-made piece, Sophie. It's refreshing to hear optimism and perception instead of cynicism and idealism (often said about the young, but also by them when their opinions are asked by newspapers and other media).
I would agree very strongly with your assertion that
Saying thank you brings a reassurance to the other person that they have said or done the right thing, and if it's not the right thing then it's probably the right thought.
When people don't say 'Thank You' it's less the lack of courtesy that troubles me, at least, more than the thought that maybe the action or compliment was mis-directed, or worse, that it wasn't perceived as being of a complimentary nature. In my work, I rely on positive feedback to reassure me that I'm on the right track, particularly when dealing with so many people on a quasi-personal level.
Simply engaging with another person at the level of 'Thank You' is something we can all do, and perhaps learn not to take it for granted, but really mean it.
Posted by: simplysimon, burnley on 12:56pm Thu 13 Mar 08
When we are kind to others, we are the first to benefit from the kindness. When we appreciate the efforts of others, we are the first to feel the appreciation. This is the nature of the Heart-felt.
We need to feel that Thank-you that comes from just being Alive. We need to feel that Beautiful Gratitude for our own Existence. We need to thank our selves for our own Existence.
Then we can be full of nothing but Thanks, and full of Gratitude.
With every Breath that comes into us, the fresh Gift of OUR OWN Existence comes. There can be no greater Gift, no greater Miracle.
This Life is our chance to appreciate that Gift. When we appreciate that Gift, the Gratitude is automatic.
WE need to focus on this Gift! Consciousness is bestowed upon every person that has ever been upon the face of this Earth. It comes with a Breath. It is the Eternal Presence. It never abandons you. It is yours Forever!
Your Heart is Eternaly Thank-Full to that. It puts it's Faith in that. The Heart will always want to Dance with that! Because that is the Dance that will never end.
When we are kind to others, we are the first to benefit from the kindness. When we appreciate the efforts of others, we are the first to feel the appreciation. This is the nature of the Heart-felt.
We need to feel that Thank-you that comes from just being Alive. We need to feel that Beautiful Gratitude for our own Existence. We need to thank our selves for our own Existence.
Then we can be full of nothing but Thanks, and full of Gratitude.
With every Breath that comes into us, the fresh Gift of OUR OWN Existence comes. There can be no greater Gift, no greater Miracle.
This Life is our chance to appreciate that Gift. When we appreciate that Gift, the Gratitude is automatic.
WE need to focus on this Gift! Consciousness is bestowed upon every person that has ever been upon the face of this Earth. It comes with a Breath. It is the Eternal Presence. It never abandons you. It is yours Forever!
Your Heart is Eternaly Thank-Full to that. It puts it's Faith in that. The Heart will always want to Dance with that! Because that is the Dance that will never end.
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