Thanks Receiving

Thanksgiving is a time when we typically pause to consider what we are grateful for.   I like to do the ABC’s of Gratitude at this time of year.  However, just bringing awareness to our own gratitude still doesn’t offer us a complete picture.

This year, consider what you have done that someone else might have gratitude for.  Start with the smallest action, which you might not consider special.  It could be as simple as smiling or making eye contact.   It’s easy to forget how valuable it is, to simply feel acknowledged.   Maybe, consider the service you offer at work, at home, or anywhere.  Those of us in Support, can consider all of the people we have assisted in some way.

You might experience the inner-critic, devaluing things as nothing special, or not worthy.   Notice it, and acknowledge this opinion arise, and know it is just a thought.  A moment of taking oneself for granted.  It doesn’t matter if someone actually expressed gratitude, in words or actions toward you.  All that matters here, is acknowledging your own action.

Take your time with this.  Then, do give thanks to yourself, for the simple acknowledgement you have just given yourself.