Daily writing prompt

How do you express your gratitude?

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This is a tough one. How do I express my gratitude? I have never thought about it before. Is the way that I think I express gratitude the same as the way I actually express it? I like to think that I am quick to say thank you when it’s warranted. I like to think that I repay kindness with kindness. I like to think that I pay random kindness forward, you know… randomly.

I’ve never given this much thought before. Here’s hoping I’m not the kind of asshole who thinks he’s thankful but acts like he’s an arrogant prick and does not express it. I don’t want to be that guy, but I fear I might be.

Because I don’t really know what my answer is, let’s ask Google Bard for an appropriate answer, shall we?

There are many ways to express gratitude, but some of the most common and effective methods include:

• Saying “thank you” sincerely. This is the simplest and most direct way to show your appreciation. When you say “thank you,” make sure to mean it and to look the person in the eye.
• Writing a thank-you note. A handwritten note is a more personal and thoughtful way to express your gratitude. Take some time to write a few sentences about what you appreciate about the person or their actions.
• Doing something nice for them. This could be anything from cooking them dinner to giving them a massage. Showing someone that you appreciate them by doing something nice for them is a great way to express your gratitude.
• Giving them a gift. A gift doesn’t have to be expensive to be meaningful. A small token of your appreciation, such as a plant, a book, or a piece of jewelry, can show someone that you’re thinking of them.
• Volunteer your time. If you’re grateful for something someone has done for you, you can show your appreciation by volunteering your time to a cause they care about. This is a great way to give back and make a difference in the world.

No matter how you choose to express your gratitude, make sure it’s genuine and from the heart. When you express gratitude, you’re not only making the other person feel good, you’re also making yourself feel good. Gratitude has been shown to have many benefits for both the giver and the receiver, including improved mood, increased happiness, and stronger relationships.

Here are some additional tips for expressing gratitude:

• Be specific. Don’t just say “thank you.” Take the time to explain what you’re grateful for.
• Be timely. Don’t wait too long to express your gratitude. The sooner you do it, the more meaningful it will be.
• Be personal. Make it personal by sharing why you’re grateful for the person or their actions.
• Be genuine. Make sure your gratitude is genuine and from the heart.

Expressing gratitude is a simple but powerful way to show appreciation for the people and things in your life. By following these tips, you can make your expressions of gratitude more meaningful and impactful.

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Daily writing prompt

What are you most worried about for the future?

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How’s this for a banger of a daily question, eh? What am I most worried about for the future?

Everything. Literally everything. 52 years old and the only thing that surprises me is that I am not six feet four inches of walking, talking ulcer due to constantly worrying about literally everything.

• I constantly worry about the health and well being of my wife and my step kids
• I constantly worry about the health and well being of my extended family, including all of my in laws
• I constantly worry about the state of my job and the company I work for
• I constantly worry about my family’s financial standing
• I constantly worry about my health, even more so over the last year when I flipped my entire physical state upside down and inside out. Who knows what’s going to happen now?
• In the spirit of Independence Day in the United States, I constantly worry about the rise of fascism in my country and the break down of our society that will likely end with the end of the society I have always known
• On a related note, I constantly worry about which of my neighbors are embracing the rise of fascism and would gleefully sell out all of the good people around them because they look or act different than what they consider acceptable

That’s just the tip of the iceberg, I think. Just the first few things that popped into my mind when I read the writing prompt. I am sure if I sit here and stress over it I could increase the length of that list by 9000% or so.

Suffice to say, worrying is more or less my personal national pass time. I’m good at it. It comes naturally to me.

Daily writing prompt

What makes a teacher great?

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My sister is an elementary school teacher. My sister in law is a middle school teacher. Most of the people in the old game night/anti-valentines crowd are educators on one level or another.

What makes a good teacher? I don’t know. I think patience is a big plus. Brains are a given. Charisma, the ability to communicate and connect with kids. The ability to handle difficult parents. I have to think that patience is probably the big one though.