How is this even possible? My final blog post for this course!
As Elder Thomas S. Monson said in his talk, "An Attitude of Gratitude," "if ingratitude be numbered among the serious sins, then gratitude takes its place among the noblest of virtues."
I say "thank you" a lot, and, when I do say it, I fully mean it. I have volunteers who give of their time to help at the museum; I thank each of them every time they are there. I do not want them to ever think I take their sacrifice of time and skill for granted. When someone does something around the house, I thank them. I do this so they are recognized for helping out. I thank our Heavenly Father daily, sometimes multiple times, because of all the good in my life.
Have you ever pulled through a fast-food drive-through and the person who took your money did not say 'thank you' or anything at all for that matter? It could be they were at the end of their shift and worn out, it could be that they just do not care about the job, it could be they just forgot. I thank them so that they know I recognized the work they are doing. Later, I thank God for giving me the opportunity to go to that fast-food establishment and purchase food and make contact with someone who works there. I may have been the only person that entire day to thank that employee. For that, I am eternally thankful.
I carry this attitude with me when speaking to potential clients or visitors to the museum. An attitude of gratitude must be front and center with whomever you interact.
I am thankful for this blog and for the chance to reflect on my thoughts about the course. I am hoping that soon I will be launching my business and will share here my trials and tribulations.
Thank you for reading!
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