Hello All!

We continue with our November theme of gratitude in line with the Thanksgiving Holiday in the United States. Last week we talked about changing our chair to look at life from a new perspective. This week, we want to look outward, to the people who make our lives better.  No matter where you are in the world, as we become more grateful we more fully enjoy the experiences of life.   

Enjoy the Inspiration . . . .

Thanksgiving Mail

Sir, more than kisses, letters mingle souls. For thus friends absent speak.

                                                                                                                      -John Donne

As we rush through our lives to unknown places, we forget many of the things that bring value to living. With how many friends have you lost touch?  When was the last time you appreciated the people in your life and told them so?

In today’s world with phones, cell phones, instant messaging and email, we are so in touch, we are out of touch.  Communication is so high-speed it can speed right by us.  There’s a huge difference between getting an email and getting a card.  When you take the time to go to a card shop, pick a card, write something in it and mail it, you really show someone that he or she counts.  It wasn’t easy nor was it quick; it shows that’s how much you care. It’s also amazing. 

There’s something special about getting a card in the mail.  It’s like a surprise that took time to arrive. The value seems to grow as it travels through the mail system.  Through rain, snow or sleet there are a lot of people working to get you that card. A whole system and country seems to be behind bringing it to you, just as way back in the days of the old west, when the Pony Express raced across the countryside, risking life and personal safety, to deliver that card.

Yes, a card is special, and at this time of Thanksgiving we might slow down and decide to really be thankful for those who bring meaning into our lives. This Thanksgiving, let’s think about the people whom we are thankful for, and let them know.  Take the time and go card shopping. Buy as many cards as you can think of people you’d like to receive them, even people you know only casually. It’s fun to brighten their day. Then, actually add more meaning to the card by writing something in it. Don’t pressure yourself, it as easy as saying simply, “I want you to know this Thanksgiving how thankful I am that you are part of my life.”

Even if you are married or live with someone, mail them a card.  It will really mean a lot to that special person in your life, when a card comes through the mail. Don’t tell people you sent them a card; let it be a surprise, and enjoy the impact. They will know they are important to you, they will feel special, and you will feel good about it.

At the end of the day, it’s not what we have but with whom we share life that counts. So let’s be thankful about the people in our lives, and show it, with Thanksgiving mail.

The Tools Team and I would like to you to know how thankful we are, for each of you here in the Tools To Life Community.

In gratitude,

Devlyn Steele and The Tools Team