Each newsletter we will be sharing a virtue that will be the focus in our school over the following three weeks.  

What is Thankfulness? Thankfulness is being grateful for what you have.  It is an attitude of gratitude for learning, loving, and being.  It is appreciating the little things which happen around you and within you every day.  It is having a sense of wonder about the beauty of this world.  It is being aware of the gifts in your life.

Why Practice it? Thankfulness brings contentment.  It helps you find the good things in whatever happens.  Without thankfulness people can become negative.  They wish things were different.  They whine and complain when they don't have everything their own way.  They envy other people.  With thankfulness, we keep a positive outlook.  We can see the good in our lives and in whatever happens.

How do you practice it? Being thankful is appreciating the things you have and the people you care about.  Show your appreciation when someone does something kind for you.  Focus on the good things about your life and count your blessing often.  Even when things go wrong, you can be thankful if you find the lessons to be learned.  Let others give to you.  Expect the best in every situation.

Signs of Success Congratulations!  Your are practicing thankfulness when you...

• Have an attitude of gratitude.
• Are receptive to gifts.
• Appreciate your own abilities instead of envying others.
• See the difficulties of life as opportunities to learn.
• Appreciate the beauty of this world.
• Count your blessings every day.

"... Every morning, when we wake up, we have 24 brand new hours to live.  What a precious gift!"  Thich Nhat Han