Thanksgiving often nudges us to list the people we appreciate—the family, friends, mentors, colleagues. But this year, let’s flip the script. Before you reach out to thank another, consider turning your gratitude inward. What if today, the letter of thanksgiving you write is to yourself?
Think about your year—not just the surface moments you flash back to, but the quiet stretches, the small triumphs, the unseen acts of kindness you offered without fanfare.
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Where has your heart been whole? What parts of yourself have you poured out in courage, patience, and persistence?
You’ve shown up, even when the weight of uncertainty settled heavily. You faced challenges that stretched your limits and kept moving forward anyway. You’ve carried others through tough days. You’ve made choices—sometimes hard ones—that demanded your integrity and strength. That deserves recognition.
This letter isn’t about empty praise. It’s about honoring the real work you’ve done: holding space for your own growth, standing in your values, and creating pockets of joy and generosity in your world. You have a spark, a well of kindness, and a resilience that’s uniquely yours.
The K.I.S.S. ~ The letter of thanksgiving!
Celebrate the progress you made on days when progress felt invisible. Toast the moments when you chose kindness over resentment, action over fear, and love over doubt. These ripple out in ways you don’t always see and plant seeds that will flourish quietly in the future.
So here’s to you—the human being who gave their best, who showed grace, who learned and adapted, who kept the faith when things got foggy. Your contributions matter. Your light is real. Your life is a gift not only to others but to yourself.
When you write that letter, be bold. Recognize the goodness you created. Give yourself permission to feel proud and worthy of your own thanks.
Because the most powerful gratitude starts with honoring the person you’ve been—and the person you are becoming.
“Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!“
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