The Act of Gratitude

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Halloo,

How are you doing? Please let’s talk about gratitude

Have you ever done something for someone and the way that person showed their appreciation made you wished you did more?

OR

Have you ever done something for someone and the way that person reacted made you think- What a wasted effort?

Yeah! I have experienced the two scenarios and can tell you that most times it boils down to how we demonstrate the act of gratitude.

Everyone says ‘Thank You, that is a given. How do you say it is what makes a difference. Thank you come so automatically that many people throw it around without thinking about it.

I know many ‘Do-Gooders’ will disagree with me. They will quickly point out that you should help without expecting anything in return. Fair point!

But look at this scenario. You are struggling financially, then someone came to you crying about a desperate need for money. Out of the little you have ( that is not enough for your needs) you sent some into the person’s bank account.

Then you never heard from this person. So you are forced to contact the person to ask if they received the money, and the person confirmed that the money was received and said thank you.

How will you feel?

Personally, I will be furious. If that makes me a bad person then I am cool with that.

I know people who you give or do little for and their show of appreciation will bring tears to your eyes and you wish you can do more or you have more to give.

And there are some group of people no matter what you give, you will be lucky if you even get a text message to say thank you.

I view those people as ungrateful and entitled. I am convinced that sending a text to say thank you or not acknowledging receipt of such money is an indirect way of saying what I gave is too small.

I may be wrong, but I doubt that very much.

Ever noticed how some people will disappear once they get what they want. Only to reappear when they need something again?

I think people who behave like this should be ignored when they come calling again with their tears of woe.

I disagree with the notion of continuing to give no matter what. I am not rich. The little I have I tried to give to those who appreciate what I do. Especially when my resources are limited, I will give first to those who always show appreciation.

There are lots of people who are in need and will benefit hugely from the little I can give. I will rather give it to them than someone who thinks what I give is not enough. The world is not short of people who need help, don’t be so desperate to be kind that you keep helping people who don’t give a damn.

Many people are blocking their blessings with their ungrateful acts.

No one is entitled to anything but what they work for. The sooner we all realize this the better we will learn to be grateful for what anyone does or give to us.

I have met many people who went out of their ways to help me. I always do everything in my power to make sure they know how much I value their kindness. I never assume anybody exists to help me. They do what they do out of the kindness of their heart. I can’t take that for granted, I show my gratitude.

To give time or money out of the little you have to help others is something I openly show my appreciation for. Even with advice that I am not going to act upon I still appreciate the interest and effort the person invested in me.

It is hard not to be bitter when you are trying your best and you get this set of people who think that you can do better in what you do for them or what you give to them.

Look at it this way- If someone sends you a cheque of A million euro, how will you show your appreciation? I am guessing not by text message nor will you wait for the person to call to confirm receipt of the money.

The same reaction you showed for the million euro is what you should show for the hundred euro, if not more. Chances are the person giving a hundred euro is taking it out of a thousand euro, while the million euro is more than likely coming from billions of euros.

Please, I implore you, let anybody who did you a kindness in any form know you appreciate them. Not just by throwing thank you at them. Let your body language, your expression, your choice of words, your behaviour, your actions, etc. show the person that you are really grateful.

Even God will be pleased with you and more doors will be open to you!

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Stay with me,

Ruka

Stay with me,

Ruka

About Post Author

Ruka

My name is Ruka. Born and bred in Nigeria. Now living in Ireland. I am a Woman, Feminist, Wife, Mother, Muslim, Black, and African. I am an Entrepreneur who also works in Finance Administration. I am a Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Warrior. I love writing and hope to make a name for myself doing it.

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