As the Year Draws to an End, It is a Good Time to Express Our Gratitude

 As 2020 winds down, it is an excellent time to give thanks for our many blessings.  While it has been a tough year for us all, there are still things we can find to be thankful for including our families and friends.  In fact in troubling times, we are not as likely to take them for granted but rather recognize how truly important they are to us.  

Showing gratitude to others does not necessarily mean buying expensive gifts. One of the simplest things we can do is to express kindness through our words.  They do not have to be flowery and poetic but just speak to how good a person makes us feel and how much we cherished their friendship.  Heartfelt words can help a person feel appreciated, loved and valued and are “a healing balm to a troubled soul.”   

While the pandemic means we are not visiting others as we normally would have, it does not prevent us from reaching out by phone, email, snail mail, or video calls.  Especially if you know someone who is alone and away from their family, a phone call or greeting card is sure to cheer them up.  If you can, think about sending flowers or a small gift to express your gratitude for them being in your life and to let them know they are important to you.    

If you are still running your own errands, ask a friend who is sheltering in place if you can pick up something for them.  If you cook, make extra and drop a meal off at their home or do the same with a tray of homemade baked goods.   Whatever way you decide to express gratitude you will not only make someone feel good but you are sure to feel good yourself.   

At the MorningStar of Rio Rancho senior living community, we bring to the area the most loving, luxurious senior housing Rio Rancho offers.  We invite you to visit our website for more information regarding availability and pricing on trusted assisted living and memory care.  We look forward to hearing from you.  

At MorningStar of Rio Rancho, we are proud to offer the best senior living with our distinct mission statement - “to honor, to value, to invest.”  With a foundation built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve, we create a true home for residents in a beautiful setting.  Please visit our website to learn more about exceptional senior living in Rio Rancho, NM.  

Source: psychcentral.com/blog/10-ways-to-express-gratitude/