So What Are You Thankful For

So what are you thankful for. I am asking you on Wednesday so you can practice. You know you will be asked tomorrow and you don’t what to foul up. 

There are lots of ways to foul up:

Forget to be thankful for someone present at the “ceremony.” – Look around and say something like “Of course I am thankful for everyone here.” Then go on to the one thing that will knock everyone out.  You want to earn a black belt in thankfulness.

Not be able to think of anything – That’s why we are practicing today. 

Not appearing genuine. Make sure you practice being authentic. Nothing worse than a fraud on turkey day. 

Not appearing to enjoy the procedure. You must play happy and really interested in what everyone else is thankful for.

Playing with your phone (including having ear buds stuck in your ear.) This is crucial. If nothing else and you are the only one following this rule, you will be considered a wonderful person and you know you could use an upgrade on your creds. 

Not having a well thought out thank you. Of course, this is what it’s all about. I am going to help by telling you mine. Don’t use the same one as me; that would make you likely a liar and a terrible person. After I say, “Of course I am truly grateful for everyone here (look around lovingly), then I say:

I am truly grateful for the 10 death row inmates I have come to know this year through Kairos. They have taught me never to judge anyone by their circumstances and that no one is beyond redemption.

Top that. I dare you.  If you think you can, put your topper in the comments. If you got this by email and there is no comment section follow this link and do it online. http://www.nicksigur.com/so-what-are-you-thankful-for/

I look forward to your futile attempts to out thank me and have a Happy Thanksgiving, and it better be good.