Another day closer to the weekend.
And another day closer to Monday.
Did I hear some moaning?
Why did I have to bring up Monday?
I see this a lot. Some people will find the bad in anything and everything. They can not be grateful for what is right in front of them.
It is almost like they get their energy from complaining.
They love being miserable.
Has someone ever taken you to dinner?
And maybe a movie?
They had a day planned for you, to show appreciation. Show you that you are important to them.
You have to do nothing but be ready to go.
How awesome is that?
There is that person who will complain the potato is under cooked, the restaurant is loud, the movie sucked, the popcorn was too salty.
Crazy huh?
Given a nice evening and complains about everything. Oh but they appreciate the thought.
Really?
Are you kidding me?
My Dad had a saying, “honey, some people would bitch if you hung them with a new rope”.
How true.
Sometimes its difficult to do things for unappreciative people.
It’s not about getting kudos, or recognition for it, it’s about giving a part of yourself to help recognize someone else and show them you care.
Complaints are a slap in the face.
I’ve been given gifts of thanks before, some edible which is always nice. A box of chocolates, snacks, etc. There is always something I cant eat, or possibly don’t like.
Do I complain?
Do I say thanks but I would rather have this.
No!
I say thank you, I appreciate you thinking of me, you really shouldn’t have but I’m so glad you did.
I take my gift home.
And I’m grateful I was thought of by another in such a way, they took the time to get me something to show their appreciation.
I feel good.
They feel good.
Don’t make people second guess themselves by being a jerk. Your reaction can change that reason you were honored in the first place.
You were given something from the heart.
It cost you nothing.
It’s your reaction that can cost you everything.
So look forward to the weekend. Monday will always follow Sunday, but we have Sunday to appreciate and enjoy.
Sip your coffee, be thankful.
Love big.
Lorene