Why People Who Can Say "Thank You" Are Loved
"Thank you."
It is a short phrase of only five characters.
However, this phrase has a mysterious power.
Even in the same situation, just saying "thank you" softens the atmosphere.
It brings people closer together.
And it even warms your own heart a little.
Things taken for granted are not actually guaranteed.
As we go about our daily lives, many things start to feel like they are taken for granted.
Having family around,
having friends who listen to us,
having shop staff serve us,
having someone support us at work.
But in reality, none of these things are guaranteed.
They are built upon someone else's time and consideration.
That is precisely why "thank you" is also a sign of respect for the other person.
People who are loved are good at finding reasons to be grateful.
People who are loved are not doing anything extraordinary.
They are just a little better at finding things to be grateful for than others.
When someone holds the door open for them,
when someone listens to what they have to say,
when someone helps them with their work.
A "thank you" comes out naturally even for small things.
Then the other person thinks,
"I'm glad I could be of help."
"I want to help again."
That is what they think.
Gratitude is like a bridge that connects people's hearts.
"Thank you" makes you happy too
Gratitude is not just a word for the other person.
In fact, it has a big impact on your own heart as well.
If you are always looking for complaints, your focus will be on what is missing.
However, when you start looking for things to be grateful for, you become able to notice the happiness you have now.
I got through the day safely today
The meal was delicious
The sky was beautiful
You become able to see such small happinesses.
I myself, when getting off the bus or paying for a meal out
I make it a point to say "thank you."
It is nothing special.
It is just a single word.
But when I say "thank you" with a smile, the other person sometimes smiles back at me.
In that moment, my heart warms up just a little.
Even though it is an exchange that lasts only a few seconds, it makes me feel like the day has become a little better.
That is why I believe that
"thank you" is not just for the other person,
but also a word that makes me happy myself.
Words nurture the heart
We are influenced by the words we use.
"Why is it always me?"
rather than
"I am grateful"
makes the heart more peaceful.
Of course, there is no need to force yourself to be grateful.
There are times when things are tough or painful.
Even so, if you can find just one thing to be grateful for somewhere,
those words will become a strength that supports you.
In conclusion
"Thank you" is a phrase anyone can use.
However, a "thank you" that truly comes from the heart stays with people.
People who are loved are not necessarily trying to please others.
They simply never forget to be grateful.
I think I will say
"Thank you" again today when I get off the bus.
Who is the "thank you" you want to express today?
That one phrase might just warm someone's day.
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