THE OPENING YOUR MIND BLOG! QUESTIONS NOT ANSWERS!
What does it really mean to give thanks? Are thanksgiving and gratitude synonymous? Are there nuances in the words that separate them in meaning? Can one give thanks without being grateful? Can one be grateful without giving thanks? Are grateful and thankful synonymous?
Whatever the words, what triggers thoughts of thanksgiving? Is thanksgiving the way one expresses gratitude? Are there things for which someone is grateful but does not express thanksgiving? Why?
To whom do we give our thanks? God? Is it those who are directly responsible for something we appreciate, someone who provides us with a gift or service, someone we value or the universe?
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” —John F. Kennedy
Is thanksgiving about the words we say or the feelings we have? Is there a need for attention and intention in true thanksgiving? Do we often say thanks in a perfunctory, off-hand manner? Is that thanksgiving, or is it at best, just being polite?
How do you express meaningful thanksgiving? Does it reflect your emotions? How do you respond when receiving thankfulness from others? Does it spark emotions within you?For what are you most thankful?
What thoughts will you share about Thanksgiving?
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