Joy of Thanking:

How often do we acknowledge someone with all our heart?

The answer is either ‘none’ or very few times. In this fast paced world, all of us are so lost that we are too busy to even notice someone’s work. This is a small exercise (resolution) for 2011 that I am going to do and recommend you all to do.

‘Gracias’,’ Danke’, 'Merci', 'Thanks'- simple and powerful words to bind, to build, and to behold. You’ll know its power, if you’ve ever gotten thanked or given thanks. It can make a difference in someone if you ever say it. It can also make a difference in a negative way if you don’t say it. So, better say it and make a difference!

Showing gratitude is an earnest sign that something nice has occurred to you. It gives you a chance to return positive emotions back to the giver.

All we need to do is to 'thank' someone and give a small little gift. This could be anyone, your parents, siblings, friends, colleagues, just about anyone. Give them a sweet little thing and be rewarded with their smile (priceless!). The gift should be something like you, your time or value. The gift should not involve something like your old clothes, footwear, bags, jewels or something else (which you want to do away with). These gifts DO NOT count. You should reward someone with what you mostly like and treasure. This rule is only because, it’s easy to part with things that have lost their value but not something you would penchant. This can be anything that ranges from your favorite pen to clothes

For my part, I am picking up on chocolates! I being a true ‘chocoholic’ decided to give away (I don’t like to share my chocolates) the wonderful bundle of joy, to the one whom I sincerely want to 'thank'. I promise I’ll share the details with you all.

One post every Friday will be devoted to this. Let’s call this as “Thank you Friday”.