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🦃 Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁 Thanksgiving is a time to pause, reflect, and be thankful for the good things in our lives. It’s also a great reminder to show gratitude and spread kindness wherever we can. Wishing you a wonderful day filled with joy, gratitude, and plenty of good food. 🧡 #Thanksgiving #ServiceExcellence #Gratitude #ClientAppreciation #ThankfulThursday #BusinessPartnership #success #successful #successmindset #successtips #keytosuccess #successstory #businesssuccess #successdriven #successfulstoner #successmore #roadtosuccess #successmotivation #successhabits #successfull #sayyestosuccess #successfulpeople #lawofsuccess #successsecrets #successstories #successprinciples #besuccessful

Let’s embrace the spirit of Thanksgiving today! Today’s a day to relish abundant love, gratitude and delicious food. Reflect on the year’s journey, cherish each moment with loved ones and make unforgettable memories. May your heart overflow with joy and thankfulness. #HappyThanksgiving #Gratitude #FamilyTime #ThankfulHeart #CherishEveryMoment #ThanksgivingFeast #GeckoTechco #GeckoTechSolutions

It’s one thing to be grateful. It’s another thing to give thanks. Gratitude is what you feel. Thanksgiving is what you do. - Tim Keller This highlights a powerful distinction between internal emotions and external actions. Gratitude is an internal state of recognition a feeling of thankfulness for the good in our lives. It’s reflective and personal. Thanksgiving is the outward expression of that gratitude. It’s what we do to demonstrate our appreciation, whether through words, actions, or gestures. Gratitude is important but it is incomplete without action. To truly honor the blessings we receive, we must not only feel thankful but also express it in tangible ways. Thanksgiving serves as an annual reminder to live out our gratitude, reinforcing that true thankfulness is demonstrated through meaningful action whether by strengthening relationships or serving others. Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 everyone.

Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate gratitude, enjoy good food, and create cherished memories with loved ones. As a guest, your role is more than just showing up—it’s about contributing to the warmth, harmony, and joy of the day. Here are some simple but important fundamentals to keep in mind to ensure you’re the perfect Thanksgiving guest:

Thanksgiving is a holiday rooted in gratitude and togetherness. Its meaning varies by culture and personal experience, but it generally centers on: 1. Gratitude: Reflecting on and giving thanks for the blessings in life, such as family, friends, health, and abundance. 2. Community and Family: Gathering with loved ones to share a meal and strengthen relationships. 3. Historical Significance: In the United States, Thanksgiving commemorates the 1621 harvest feast shared by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag people, symbolizing cooperation and gratitude. 4. Reflection and Generosity: For many, it’s also a time to help others in need, express kindness, and reflect on the values of sharing and compassion. While the traditions—like enjoying turkey dinners, watching parades, or cheering for football—may vary, the underlying spirit of gratitude and unity defines Thanksgiving for most people.

How was your Thanksgiving? Amid the food, family, and traditions, it’s easy to feel gratitude on a day dedicated to it. But here’s the thing—gratitude doesn’t have to be reserved for holidays or special moments. What if we looked for reasons to be thankful in the ordinary—the cup of coffee, a kind word, or even a lesson learned from a challenge? Gratitude isn’t just a feeling; it’s a practice. And like any practice, the more we engage with it, the more it shapes our perspective and, ultimately, our lives. So, as the holiday glow fades, let’s keep choosing gratitude daily. What’s one small thing you’re thankful for today?

If you live in or are from the US, then you know tomorrow is Thanksgiving. Over the years, I've grown more and more conflicted when it comes to celebrating this holiday. When I reflected on why, I realized there is much about the origins of the holiday that I don't know or understand. "Native American spirituality, traditionally and today, emphasizes gratitude for creation, care for the environment, and recognition of the human need for communion with nature and others. Thanksgiving as a holiday originates from the Native American philosophy of giving without expecting anything in return." [source: https://lnkd.in/gmmYyryt] While its history is complex and still grossly misrepresented, I learned that Thanksgiving can still be a celebration of gratitude and come as a welcome reminder to practice gratitude. Even when times are challenging (and oh are they challenging right now 😰), at some scale (no matter how small), there is something to be grateful for. Moreover, gratitude and grievances can coexist without diminishing one another. And, if you're up for a side quest of your own, this article has some fantastic information about gratitude, its practice and why it's so important: https://lnkd.in/gbMZb-6x

Gratitude is the key 🔑 So lucky to know you Abigail Somma! Folks, read below if you’re interested in participating in this wonderful (and cost free) Thanksgiving gratitude practice!