Ever wondered
where the equivalent tradition of simple gratitude has gone? Sometimes in our
busy day and age we forget how the act of thanking someone in return can
actually mean the world to people. ‘365 Thank Yous’ tells the heart-warming
true story of John Kralik, who in his early 50s believed he was failing in all
aspects of life, love, health and work but turned it all around in one year all
due to two words: “Thank You”.
Gratitude is the
gift that keeps on giving, and Kralik was one who definitely discovered its
true importance. He wrote one Thank you letter for every day of the year
starting in 2008, and managed to gain friendships, heal a dying relationship, raise
money and pay off debts, become closer to his family and change his entire
perspective of life simply through his many notes, described as an ‘anthology
of gratitude’ in the book.
His beautifully
simple and caring notes are scattered through the book and readers get to have
a close insight into how friendships can grow through small, kind actions. Even
after the year of thank yous, Kralik has not stopped sending out his little
messages of gratitude as he knows now how much they have changed his life
forever.
This book is one
well-worth reading and tells an incredible story which will give hope to those
in need of a little happiness. As quoted from Kralik: “Until you learn to be
grateful for the things you have, you will not receive the things you want.
Human caring stands out as a unique and invaluable treasure”. Take a note from
his book, and write a Thank you note to someone who has been kind to you; it is
a simple act of kindness and you never know what happiness it will bring to you
and others.
Labels: Books, Gratitude, Wendy Lee
