From the moment I could write, my parents insisted that I send thank-you notes whenever I received gifts. They taught me that it was a way to show gratitude and acknowledge the thoughtfulness of others. I also learned to say thank you whenever someone complimented or recognized something I had done well.
At the time, I didn’t realize how this lesson would prepare me later in life to grow my business. What I discovered is that expressing gratitude completes the Receptivity Pattern—a heart-centered readiness and willingness to receive.
When it comes to expressing gratitude, it’s essential to let the giver know that you appreciate the gift. When you dismiss a compliment or fail to thank the giver, you interrupt or stop this loop.
Gratitude is also a crucial step toward manifesting what you want in life. I often hear business professionals talk about their desire to grow their business, get a promotion, or make more money.
They focus heavily on external strategies, yet one of the first steps to achieving more lies in the inner game. If you’re not genuinely thankful for even the smallest blessings or incremental changes, how can you expect to be ready to receive more? You cut yourself off from receiving.
Over the years, I’ve found that cultivating a consistent gratitude mindset has significantly accelerated positive results. Whether you keep a gratitude journal, take moments for prayer, list things you’re thankful for each night or regularly tell others thank you, these practices anchor your mindset in abundance.
When gratitude becomes an ingrained habit, it fuels a pattern of openness that enhances focus, motivation, and the outcomes you aim to attract and achieve. Thankfulness connects you to the richness of the present and the promise of what’s ahead.
The next time someone sends you a referral, write them a handwritten thank-you note. You’ll likely be among the few who take the time to do so, standing out from the rest. Send notes to people you meet at networking events, for referrals, to your clients, or to someone who treated you to lunch. You may even receive a call or email thanking you for the note—or better yet, another referral!
Start exploring what happens when you embrace gratitude even in the most difficult of circumstances. What are you thankful for or who can you thank today?
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