I was thinking of “please and thank you” last night. More about “please”. It reminds me of the word “pleas”, like a court petition to receive something that is in lack. (My mother really drummed these 2 words into me as a child).
I wondered if we have been trained to beg, to see ourselves in lack, to see someone outside self as a “solution” for our “problem” … or if it is actually, having “manners”, or being “courteous”.
The english language can be confusing. Perhaps it is this that has added a sense of confusion to interactions with those who don’t ever say thank you, or please. Perhaps they inwardly can’t bring themselves to acknowledge lack? Or gift appreciation to those who offer what they believe they lack? Maybe there is a hidden hatred, for even needing to ask, or be in a position, needing to receive … pushed onto those who have gifted what is “needed”.
The mind is such a fascinating organ.
Please and Thank You have always been a very important, humble, reciprocal gift for someone showing a kindness, in my mind.
Unfortunately, the world is in a state where gifts, are a form of contract, or an accrued “debt” that must be repaid.
Rarely are gifts of the heart made without intention of receiving anything in return these days.
It’s almost as if current society has turned gratitude into a requirement for interacting, and you know how rebels will rebel over requirements…
Letting go of programming is such a challenge.
However it goes, I am grateful, and quite thankful, for everything, especially sweet, unexpected gifts of the Soul.
Light and Love.
🌹💥💯❤️
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