“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” –William Arthur Ward The holiday season generally brings us closer to people.
Sometimes that closeness reminds us how much we love each other. Sometimes it reminds us that we drive each other crazy, as family often does.
At the heart of it, Thanksgiving in particular calls us to see people with the deepest appreciation for the gifts they’ve given us.
Some gifts are more immediately obvious than others—the type that come with praise, affection, and genuine esteem. Others push us, stretch us, test us, and make us wonder if there’s anything to be grateful for at all.