With all the recent events this month that shook our world, we feel the profound loss for all those suffering. It’s times like these that remind us how fortunate many of us are, especially during these adverse times. We’ve always believed that being grateful and showing gratitude is essential in building a solid, lasting business. It’s one motto that keeps Corporate Resources of Illinois growing year after year.
This year we are so profoundly thankful for the support our employees provide us, for all the relationships we have with our vendors and for all our new and existing clients. We’ve been so blessed over the years and each year continues with additional blessings.
Recently, I ran across this poem about being thankful that truly captured the authenticity of gratitude. Please take a moment to reflect on these simple words that remind us how important it is to be thankful.
Be Thankful
Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don’t know something,
for it gives you the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations,
because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge,
because it will build your strength and character.
Be thankful for your mistakes.
They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you’re tired and weary,
because it means you’ve made a difference.
It’s easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who
are also thankful for the setbacks.
Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles,
and they can become your blessings.
— Author Unknown, Source –
Ways to Give this Thanksgiving Season
This year there are many ways to give that can help others. If you’re inclined to support those injured by the recent terrorist attack in Paris, you may do so my contacting The French Red Cross or by donating via their website here. Additionally, Thanksgiving is a time when many people living with very little and often go hungry. If you’re interested in helping those during the holiday season, visit the nonprofit organization, Feed American and help someone in need this Thanksgiving.
What about you? What are some of the things you’re thankful for this year? What are some ways your giving this holiday season?
ABOUT THE AUTHOR, Ingrid Moore
Ingrid Moore is the Founder and CEO of Corporate Resources of Illinois, an employment & staffing agency withover 20+years’ experience located in Schaumburg, IL. Ingrid and her team assist employers with finding the right hire for their business. For more info, follow us on our LinkedIn Company Page, or follow us Corporate Resources of Illinois‘s Google+ page.
