RETAILOBSERVER.COM NOVEMBER 2017
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Eliana Barriga
eliana@retailobserver.com
Happy Thanksgiving!
NOVEMBER 2017, VOLUME 28, ISSUE 11
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I
s there a difference between thanksgiving and gratefulness? Well,
I believe there actually is. There is real power in a thankful heart. You
really can't be thankful without feeling grateful. Genuine gratitude
changes you; how you look at life, it changes your attitude.
Every day we are exposed to a barrage of negativity. We deal with
resentments, ingratitude, entitlement, health issues, loss, etc. Gratitude is
an awesome tool, an ally to battle these internal/external threats that rob
us of our joy. People who choose to be haters rob themselves of a most
powerful experience of heartfelt praise and appreciation in their life.
Amazing, how gratitude eliminates the negativity.
Giving value to others fosters appreciation, which in turn becomes the
transformative energy of gratitude that changes us on a deep level.
Practicing gratitude can be a positive way to find inner peace and
contentment. By choosing to be thankful for the wonderful things and
people in our daily lives we become healthier and happier. It is a mindful
act so simple, yet it brings a lasting happiness and an inner joy to those
committed to living the good life.
Think about the people in your life who are loving and kind to you. Who
has your back by looking out for you? Who has sacrificed in order to make
your life better? Do the people closest to you have your best interest at
heart? At the end of the day, we all have those people in our lives that add
to our happiness. Don't ever take for granted what another does, gives
and sacrifices in order for you to flourish, to be the best version of yourself
you can be. It takes a team in life to come out a winner in the end.
Living gratefully has its rewards! Give the gift of joy that comes from
loving and helping others. That's the power of gratitude. So take thanks
beyond your Thanksgiving table this year and show your gratitude by
doing something selfless today.
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GIVING THANKS
YEAR-ROUND
Elle's View As I See It
