Thank You

“My three prayers are variations on Help, Thanks, Wow. That’s all I’ll ever need, besides the silence, the pain, and the pause sufficient for me to stop, close my eyes, and turn inward.” – Anne Lamott, Help Thanks Wow: The Three Essential Prayers

“Remember the past with gratitude. Live the present with enthusiasm. Look forward to the future with confidence.” — St. John Paul II

“Thank you” covers a lot of ground.

If you’re struggling with how exactly to pray, just say “Thank you.” (“Help” and “Wow” are also great.)

If you receive a compliment and are unsure how to reciprocate, just look the person in the eye and say “Thank you.”

If someone does something really nice on your behalf and you’re struggling with how to communicate your gratitude, just say “Thank you.”

If you want to stay joyous and positive, no matter the circumstances, just keep saying silently to yourself, “Thank you.”

And for all of you dear readers on this Thanksgiving day…

“Thank you.”