It takes so little to offer a lasting gift, a gift that lives on. All it takes is a simple card, mail or call.

Such a gift was presented to me unexpectedly this morning. Someone who I had coached several years back phoned to update me on where she was in her life. She is at a new fork in the road as she transitions from one job and country to another based on a personal decision that she has made. This transition is planned and prepared with a six week break for rest and recreation before moving into her new life.

Why is this a gift that lives on? Knowing that I have positively supported someone and in her words, “inspired” her long after our coaching session to live her life more fully motivates me. It gives me an even greater desire to continue. – And it warms my heart to know she cared enough to reach out to me with thanksgiving.

Is there someone I could phone to remind them that I am thankful for their guidance, for their support, advice, love, friendship…?  Oh, yes! There are many. And, as of this moment I am going to remind one person each day that she or he has offered me a lasting gift.

What about you? Who are the people you would like to reach out to today to say “Thank you”?

Bonnie Fatio

Giving Thanks For Age Esteem

Thank you November

For your special day!

How grateful we are

For Thanksgiving’s way

Of bringing together –

To share and to feast

(In fair or “fowl” weather

From South, North or East,)

Young ones or elders and

Those in between –

And thank you for guiding us

To our age esteem!

Written by Alexandra Taylor for AgeEsteem®