Hey… I’m on a roll here, but I have definitely not been idle in those eleven missing days since 26th April. As an aside, definately is definitely not the correct spelling, just for anyone who’s not quite sure. Just thought I’d throw that useful tip in for ballast.

So… little things mean a lot. You’ve heard it said, I’m sure. But, I wonder… what are the little things that mean a lot to you?
For many, it’s those three little words; you know the ones, “I Love You”.
I guess we all like to hear, and say, those little words, don’t we?
I know I sure do… both ways, verbally giving and receiving.

There are another two words which, to my way of thinking, are equally important. This follows on from the earlier post on “Gratitude” and serves as a demonstration of how one thing can lead into another, whether it’s the same subject or not. In this case it is the same subject.

I reckon we like to hear those other two words just as much as the previous three words, don’t you? And the two new words are “Thank You”. Or, you can go one better and say “Salamat po” or “Thank you very much”… either sounds good to me. What do you think?

Going back to the subject of Gratitude, it’s been said that it’s more blessed to give than to receive. No argument there. And one should give with a good heart if the giving is sincerely meant, not given in the hope or expectation of some favours in return. No argument there either.

But what if the gift receives no acknowledgement from the receiver?
What then?
Unless, of course, the gift is given by an anonymous donor, in which case the beneficiary is unable to say a personal expression of Gratitude.

This applies in families, in relationships, and between people who might only have a passing acquaintance, or even between good friends.

It doesn’t apply only to material things either. A simple act of kindness, or help in a small way could be as valuable to the recipient as material things. All of those are examples of Giving… and all deserve recognition, whatever the connection between giver and givee.

Might there not come a time in any relationship when the giver who gives with a good heart becomes weary of giving because the gift is accepted without recognition?
Is it wrong to expect a simple “Thank you”?
Surely that doesn’t fall into the category of giving in order to receive… does it?

I leave you with that thought as I go back to bed at 5am,
and please leave your thoughts to this post, that post, and the one before that and I shall Thank you, as always.

Salamat, and bonne nuit… ou bonjour, wherever you are.

KenW