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Giving

Being generous is always a good idea.

But what does it mean to give thanks?

When you give something it’s like a gift, from me to you. I have it, and then I transfer ownership to you. It’s an act of letting go, of releasing, and of bestowing on someone else.

When I give thanks I am transferring and bestowing appreciation to you.

You really need to love and appreciate yourself first before you can give that to someone else. People who are selfish, insecure, and have low self esteem rarely appreciate anyone else. And they don’t appreciate what God or life has given them.

That is why it is hard to give thanks.

So give, and be thankful. You’re good enough.

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Thanks

Despite being a very unique year of tragedy, there’s a lot of thankfulness going around right now.

Mostly because it’s Thanksgiving week, but still, it’s a good idea to be thankful. It actually does work for changing your perspective and helping you feel happy.

And that is something everyone needs to feel.

No one likes sadness. But sometimes we feel drawn to it, and enjoy wallowing in it. Yes, there is a time to mourn, but it’s not all the time.

Our purpose is to have joy.

So go do things that will bring you joy. Even if they are just mental exercises.

Like thinking of things you’re thankful for.

I’m thankful for a place to broadcast ideas to the world.

(and for you reading them.)