Two Priceless Words
By the time this year is through, I will have written 24 issues of this eNewsletter and summarized 96 of the best personal finance articles I could find. However, one of my favorite ideas from the year did not come from a newspaper, magazine, or web site. It came from a couple that graciously shared some of their story with me for a book I'm writing. Throughout the year, whenever they experience some unexpected blessing--whether large or small--they jot down what happened and put the note in what they call a "blessing box." On Thanksgiving Day they read the notes aloud while their family is gathered around the dinner table. It helps them remember and acknowledge God's goodness, and they hope it fosters hearts of gratitude in their children.
Matt's View
Those two simple words--"thank you"--are a proven source of happiness for those who take the time to take stock of what they are grateful for, and a powerful antidote for the many marketing messages that are intent on making us dissatisfied. Here's wishing you a Thanksgiving that's rich in meaning and gratitude.
Managing Money by The Book
- "Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock." - Matthew 7:24-25
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