Showing gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerful things humans can do for each other.” — Randy Pausch.
We don’t often say "thank you" to people on a daily basis, and we don’t always realize the impact it has on others. Thanking someone who has done something for you is an excellent way to acknowledge his efforts.
I’ve been thinking lately about whom I should thank for having a positive impact on me or playing an important role in my life. I frequently thank people who have done a small act of kindness for me, but I never believe that saying "thank you" once is enough.
Many people are part of our stories, such as our parents, friends, and siblings, but I don’t believe they have the same impact on our lives as a good therapist does. They undoubtedly assist us in all honesty, but there are a few times in our lives when we cannot make them understand and cannot seek assistance from our parents or friends.
My therapist is someone who has had an impact on my life. Making me a better version of myself, standing up for myself, facing fears, and seeing the world from a different perspective. She made it a reality. I wrote a thank you note to my therapist today. I thanked her several times, but while writing that letter, I had a different experience; I was experiencing a wide range of emotions, including happiness, sadness, and gratitude, and most importantly, I felt safe.
I hadn’t been to a session in a long time, and writing that letter made me feel as if I were talking to her and free of any negative emotions I had. I was overwhelmed when I received her response after sending her this letter. She, too, was overwhelmed. Because it was a voice note, I can write the response here.
Asbah, I’m at a loss for words and feeling completely overwhelmed; I don’t know what to say. I’ll never forget this evening, December 1, 2022. Receiving such love from you is very special to me. I am always available to you.
