I am aware that I have a lot to be grateful for. There are many people who touch my life by sending me beautiful gifts, helping me out when I need it or just being supportive. I always say a mental thank you. Sometime I even write an email. But it’s not really the same, is it?

This year I wanted to start a practice of sending out thank you cards. In fact, I already have a few I need to write. So what is holding me back? I think it has something to do with expressing myself. I’m afraid I don’t have the words to properly express my appreciation, that it will sound stilted or insincere.

But I should not let fear conquer me, especially on such a small issue. I suspect the sheer fact there was appreciation expressed matters more to a person than awkward phrasing.

At any rate, I bought some nice cards today. Time to start using them.