Thanks

"Thanks," such a simple and pleasant word, yet, so often neglected. I can think of times in my life when others made sacrifices and went out of their way for me and I failed to say, "Thanks."

The world in which we live has bred an attitude of entitlement and greed; we, for some strange reason, think others owe us something just because we are here. Allow me to say that no one owes me anything other than the respect that I give. How often, though, that others have done great and wonderful and extremely nice things for me that I failed to give thanks for.

On the other hand, there have been times when people have wronged me and I have bent over backwards, walked miles, did everything in my power to try and "even the score." It is a sad commentary that I would expend such great effort on those things and not take the mere seconds it takes to say, "Thanks." As I sit here typing this, I am saddened by my own failures.

Today's word is a quote form John E. Southard that says, "The only people with whom you should try to get even are those who have helped you."

I am going to work harder at letting the bad things go and taking the time to say, "Thanks," to all those who have helped so much. If I have failed to say, "Thanks," to anyone that may be reading this, please forgive me. Your acts of kindness have meant more to me than I could ever express! Let's let the mean acts go and focus on saying, "Thanks," to those who treat us so kindly.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T