GRATITUDE

We all know Oprah does the gratitude journal thing.  That is great.  But some days I don't have enough time to brush my hair, much less write in a journal....But I have been thinking about what I would like to start doing. 

I am going to write a note to anyone I want to thank for being nice to me, doing something for me in the past that I still appreciate today or doing something for me that they don't even realize really helped me.  For example.....On Tuesday I rushed to Tommie Vaughn Ford (http://www.tommievaughnford.com/) to get my car fix.  It was some kind of recall and I wanted to get it done before I hit the road next week.  I was coming from exercise and I did not have my license (I know, bad driver), therefore, I couldn't get the rent car they were offering me.  I was going to leave and give up and Kyle Janke, son of Jim Janke, owner of Tommie Vaughn Ford, says hello and offers me his truck while my car (ford fusion, car of the year) is being repaired.  He was so sweet and saved me another trip.  I am definitely writing him a note before bed tonight.

Webster dictionary says "grateful is warmly or deeply appreciative of kindness or benefits received.  It warms your heart and  it does not get any better than that. So go ahead; write one letter or note a day or a week.  

You'll be a better person for it and it will definitely put a smile on your face.