The Talk of This Week/“Thank you”

“Thank you”

The words “thank you” are used daily by almost all people throughout the world.
The extent to which this simple expression really brightens the hearts of people cannot be expressed exactly.
“Thank you” is a verbal expression of a feeling of gratitude.
When we accept goodwill from others sincerely, a feeling of gratitude naturally rises up within us.
Gratitude is an attitude of respecting others, a courteous attitude in which we bow to others. It is also a state of mind in which we open our hearts to others.
All these are summed up in the simple words “thank you.”
Since “thank you” contains deep meanings like these above, every one of us feels, for a moment at least, a subtle sensation of distinct pleasure whenever we are addressed with these words.
The more sincerity we possess ourselves, the more clearly we can see the sincerity in others, and the feeling of gratitude wells up inside us instantly.
By the same token, when we feel how important others are, the words “thank you” will naturally come from us.
There are no words as beautiful and wonderful as “thank you.”
I believe that the more wonderful a person is the more often he or she will feel like saying these words.
Someone who cannot utter the words “thank you” easily may be suffering from a wounded heart.
“Thank you” is a gentle and kind expression that beautifies the hearts of people.
When the words “thank you,” uttered from the bottom of the heart, are abundantly used in daily life, our hearts are fulfilled and these may be the happiest times of our lives.