You may notice an overwhelming sense of gratitude toward your family and friends today. It could be that they have provided you with the support you need, and you wish to express your appreciation for their efforts and give something back to them in return. Perhaps you can make a list of those who have helped you most today. You might want to note the things that you are most grateful for. Consider giving them a phone call, email, or card that expresses your thanks for everything they have done. While doing this you can picture that you have a shining light emanating from your heart center, connecting you to your loved ones. You may want to imagine this light flowing through your words of appreciation, which could make it easier to communicate your true emotions.

Learning to express our appreciation from our heart shows the depth of our feelings. The support we receive from our loved ones is something that is given to us with complete love without expecting anything in return. They help us for no other reason, simply because of the intensity of their caring. Giving words of thanks in a heartfelt manner is one of the best ways to return their kindness. When we connect with the energy of our heart, we are able to convey our gratitude in the same way in which we have received our gifts--without expecting anything in return. Saying thanks from your heart today will let your loved ones know the true depth of your appreciation.