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Gratitude Grateful Six Word Story

Six Word Story:

Gratitude- more than just a word.

About This Six Word Story:

I’ve heard and thought about gratitude so much recently. I’ve also noticed quite a few posts on the topic recently especially with Thanksgiving being celebrated in the US. And since absolutely no one asked, I thought I would share a few thoughts on the topic. And I’m qualified to give these thoughts as a formerly somewhat ungrateful and pessimistic person.

I had a conversation with someone a few months ago that I later realised was very manipulative. When I called them out on some toxic behaviour that was really affecting my mental health and a lack of gratitude for things everyone was doing for them, their response was that “it’s not that I’m not grateful because I am grateful.” But here’s the thing with gratitude. You don’t just get to say you’re grateful while your behaviour and actions clearly show that you aren’t.

In my opinion, if you’re grateful for something you better act like it too. Because it’s so easy to claim to be thankful or grateful but still treat those that have helped you like crap.

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91 responses to “Six Word Story #224”

  1. Wynne Leon Avatar
    Wynne Leon

    Ah, you are so right – actions have to go with the words to really make the point! Well done, Pooja!

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yup, exactly. Thank you so much!

      Reply
  2. L.G. Avatar
    L.G.

    Great post, thanks for sharing

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thank you so much.

      Reply
  3. Sadje Avatar
    Sadje

    I’ve seen many people like the one you mentioned Pooja. I think an empty thanks means nothing if there is no gratitude behind it. Well said my dear friend

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yes, unfortunately there’s a lot of people that quickly forget what others have done for them. Thanks so much.

      Reply
      1. Sadje Avatar
        Sadje

        Take care.

        Reply
  4. trE Avatar
    trE

    “In my opinion, if you’re grateful for something you better act like it too.”

    That part! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 It’s one thing to say it, it’s a totally different story to show it and genuinely display it at that.

    Actions speak so much louder than words.

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yup, exactly- if a person is truly grateful they will show it in their actions. 💕

      Reply
  5. John Avatar
    John

    Yes, you had better conduct yourself as grateful. Nice post, Pooj!

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Exactly, the actions better match the words. Thank you!

      Reply
      1. John Avatar
        John

        Wow Pooj, we sure agree on everything it seems. Happy weekend! 💕

        Reply
        1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
          P. J. Gudka

          Happy weekend, always nice to chat with people that share our thoughts! 😊

          Reply
          1. John Avatar
            John

            Absolutely! 🤙🏻❤️

            Reply
  6. Lively Life Avatar
    Lively Life

    Yes! Gratitude just like love, can’t just be words we use. They need action to solidify and confirm.

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Exactly, it’s important to have actions to back up the words!

      Reply
  7. Milena Alien Avatar
    Milena Alien

    I’m possibly not the most grateful person I have ever met lol having said that I am grateful for my friends, this is the greatest gift ever… I’m thankful for life even if I wish I was better able to be happier. See the thing is my standards are way too high but all in all I’m a happy person, when I forget how unhappy I should be due to this or that terrible disaster. No, for real, I close my eyes and know that it will all work out in the end. Inshallah

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      We all have some unhappiness but I think as long as we’re aware of our blessings that’s the important thing.

      Reply
      1. Milena Alien Avatar
        Milena Alien

        I agree. We are sometimes unaware of the blessings we have until they are no longer there

        Reply
  8. Lokesh Avatar
    Lokesh

    “Thank you” for sharing!

    It is a good reminder. 😃

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Happy to share it!

      Reply
  9. Joseph Glidden Avatar
    Joseph Glidden

    Your story reflects a lot of truth. I generally don’t expect anything in return if I help someone or give something away. I feel that if I give something and expect something in return, then it becomes a business transaction rather than a gift or favour. I have had friends say, oh so and so owes me a favour, which always seems kind of cringe worthy to me.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yeah, I think it’s best to not expect anything in return because if you’re really helping someone from the heart it shouldn’t be because you want something too. But even if it’s not expected, I always try to show gratitude when someone helps me out.

      Reply
      1. Joseph Glidden Avatar
        Joseph Glidden

        I agree.

        Reply
  10. Michele Lee Avatar
    Michele Lee

    “since absolutely no one asked” Made me laugh, Pooja and the saying, actions speak louder than words, comes to mind with your example. Take care. 🌻

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Haha glad it did and thank you so much. Absolutely, a very true saying. Hope you have a lovely weekend 😊

      Reply
      1. Michele Lee Avatar
        Michele Lee

        You know I love the sarcasm. Thank you! Hope yours is treating you right. 😊

        Reply
        1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
          P. J. Gudka

          It is, thank you!

          Reply
  11. shivatje Avatar
    shivatje

    🙏🌹

    Aum Shanti

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      🙏🙏

      Reply
  12. thomasstigwikman Avatar
    thomasstigwikman

    “Gratitude- more than just a word.” – I agree you’ve got to show it too. I am grateful for my wonderful and kids and my dog. I am grateful for the people who volunteer to help dogs, wildlife and the environment, or who do other things to help dogs, wildlife and the environment. I am grateful to people who work to discover things about our world and who spread true information and fight misinformation, a task that is very often quite thankless.

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Those are all definitely things to be grateful for. And yes, those fighting misinformation are so vital and yet rarely get the thanks they deserve. If anything, I’ve noticed that they get a lot of hate and pushback especially on social media.

      Reply
  13. katiemiafrederick Avatar
    katiemiafrederick

    Conviction Of The HeART Humanity Warm

    SMiLes mY ThanksGiving For Giving Now

    Six Word Story New True too

    Dear Pooja Yes Make it Four

    Love Will Find A Way Warm

    Empathy Compassion Kindness Creates Humanity Real

    Okay These Are my Six Line Six Word Stories With SMiLes

    Gratitude Increases
    Serotonin For Trust
    And Comfort in Existence

    Human Warmth Shared
    Rises Oxytocin to Heal

    Anxiety and Pain For Real

    Giving Sharing Caring Healing
    With Most Respect Least Harm

    For All
    Being
    Human
    Will be Such
    A Joy Moving
    Connecting Co-Creating iNHaLinG Peace Exhaling LoVE iN JOY

    Lifting Others Up For Real Naked Enough Whole Complete Yes

    Rather than Tearing Them Down in Little Bitty Pieces In Shards

    Of Glass

    That Cut
    Past the
    Flesh and Blood
    oF LoVE iN Peace For Real..:)

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Loved your six word stories and I so agree. I think love, kindness and compassion can truly heal the world. Connecting and trying to understand those around us is always the right way to go.

      Reply
      1. katiemiafrederick Avatar
        katiemiafrederick

        Indeed Dear Pooja
        Connecting Now With
        Patience Understanding

        Others

        Often
        Requires

        Hehe It’s
        Occasionally
        A Challenge

        With
        SMiles

        Yet LoVE iN
        Eventual Peace

        Makes IT
        All Worthwhile

        To me
        ☺️🙌🎶

        Reply
  14. joseph elon lillie Avatar
    joseph elon lillie

    I am grateful for a place of rest

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      That’s wonderful and something to definitely be grateful for.

      Reply
  15. Christopher Hall Avatar
    Christopher Hall

    Absolutely Pooj! Words and actions are like two partners that work together hand in hand. As I say, you need one to have the other. Because if not, it loses its beauty and full meaning. 💗

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Exactly, words without action is pretty much meaningless. 💗

      Reply
  16. Eugi Avatar
    Eugi

    Your six-word is spot on, Pooja! Saying and doing are 2 different things. The sincerity behind what one says is what matters.

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thank you so much and yes exactly, words without actions to back them up become meaningless.

      Reply
      1. Eugi Avatar
        Eugi

        You’re welcome, Pooja.

        Reply
  17. Opher Avatar
    Opher

    I’m grateful for so much yet want so much more.

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      I think it’s fine to want more as long as we remain grateful for what we do have.

      Reply
  18. Any Element Avatar
    Any Element

    Gratitude is what the world is missing nowadays, they just want they want, gratitude is the true guide

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      I totally agree, people keep taking and have forgotten about giving.

      Reply
  19. clcouch123 Avatar
    clcouch123

    (Great work, great theme.) The heart of things matters more.

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thank you for sharing your six word story too.

      Reply
  20. Bookstooge Avatar
    Bookstooge

    There is a reason the saying “Actions speak louder than words” exists.
    If someone says one thing, but acts in a contrary way to those words, you have to believe the actions.

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      I totally agree especially if their actions constantly contradict their words. Once or twice may be a coincidence but every time is a choice.

      Reply
  21. Alex Diaz-Granados Avatar
    Alex Diaz-Granados

    I’m grateful for our long-distance friendship, Pooj.

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Right back at you 🙂

      Reply
  22. wiseforward Avatar
    wiseforward

    I am grateful to have connected with you! And “A defiant deed has greater value than unnumerable thousands of words”

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Grateful for that too and so agree!

      Reply
  23. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar
    Vanya Wryter Consulting

    Great words of wisdom!

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thank you!

      Reply
  24. A & J PEI Treasures/E Jean Simpson, BEd, BA, MA Avatar
    A & J PEI Treasures/E Jean Simpson, BEd, BA, MA

    A wise Six Word Story.

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thanks so much.

      Reply
  25. Carol Avatar
    Carol

    Gratitude grows exponentially with each decade.

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Love that six word story and as it should.

      Reply
  26. Steve Avatar
    Steve

    Right on, Pooja! The thing with gratitude is it expands when it is expressed, and helps the one saying and the one receiving. It’s so important and costs nothing. My gratitude for the excellent post! 🙂

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thank you! Totally agree, it’s really a win-win.

      Reply
      1. Steve Avatar
        Steve

        You’re welcome, definitely a win-win.

        Reply
  27. ianscyberspace Avatar
    ianscyberspace

    Attitudes are built into us through the home and society from birth and those attitudes always lead to action. Gratitude is in short supply in our world today and can only be discerned through how we treat others.

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      I totally agree, I think with the way society is right now a lot of people lack real gratitude or even empathy.

      Reply
  28. Carol anne Avatar
    Carol anne

    Absolutely! Acting grateful is not just saying it out loud, it is in how you behave towards people who’ve helped you. X

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yup, actions are so important too!

      Reply
  29. iamvhardik Avatar
    iamvhardik

    Being grateful is the best form of self love. I have started maintaining a daily pleasant experience dairy. It lets me understand how I felt, my body felt, and the emotion that I was feeling during the moment. It helped me create a positive attitude about myself and accept myself. I believe a person who loves themself can love others and express gratitude. For only then can a person do unto others, what they want for themselves.

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      I totally agree. Wow, that’s great- sounds like a healthy way to connect with your inner self. Absolutely, we can only truly connect with others if we learn to connect with ourselves.

      Reply
  30. Mr. Ohh's Sideways View Avatar
    Mr. Ohh’s Sideways View

    You can sure say that again!! 🤣😎🙃

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yup, it’s all about actions!

      Reply
  31. emosobriety Avatar
    emosobriety

    Empty gratitude is as bad as spiritual bypassing. People practice it without getting anything out of it.

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      I totally agree, it’s about actually understanding and making changes with our actions to reflect our beliefs.

      Reply
  32. SiriusSea Avatar
    SiriusSea

    Grateful for your 6WS and honesty! No one here has the courage to call out someone’s bad attitude (lol)! Excellent share ~ <3 !!!

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Haha true for most places unfortunately and thank you so much!

      Reply
  33. Geoff Stamper Avatar
    Geoff Stamper

    Grateful grows when shared with others!

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yes, such a true six word story!

      Reply
  34. destiny Avatar
    destiny

    well said and perfectly on point, Pooja … 🤍

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thank you so much 😊

      Reply
      1. destiny Avatar
        destiny

        pleasure always…🤍

        Reply
  35. Cindy Georgakas Avatar
    Cindy Georgakas

    I so laughed at the start “And I’m qualified to give these thoughts as a formerly somewhat ungrateful and pessimistic person.”

    Probs cuz deep down there are times and there are times… lol.😝

    Yes, actions speak volumes 💕🤗💕

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Lol glad I made you chuckle 😅🤭

      Thank you and yes definitely! 💗

      Reply
  36. Janice Reid Avatar
    Janice Reid

    Yes, that’s correct, gratitude is better received when accompanied by some action 🙂.

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yup, always 😊

      Reply
  37. Tamara Kulish from https://tamarakulish.com/ Avatar
    Tamara Kulish from https://tamarakulish.com/

    I’ve come to see there are different layers of gratitude. The surface layer is the public mask to appear like a good person while not really feeling grateful. Lip service is easy, and as your gut told you, manipulation uses fake words of gratitude, while twisting the moment to their purpose.

    Deeper gratitude is felt in the mind, the heart and even in the body, for the old angsts quietly leave when deep gratitude is allowed to live in the soul. there is no longer room for petty complaining. Why bother with the pettiness when the heart is truly full.

    It may seem sappy or old fashioned to some people, but deeply felt gratitude come from having gone through a lot of stuff and then choosing to see the good things in one’s life, and realizing how precious they are!

    Vert timely post!

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  38. Dawn Avatar
    Dawn

    It certainly is more than just a word. Wonderfully said, Pooja! 💞💞💞

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      For sure, it’s all about how you back up your words. Thank you! ☺️

      Reply
  39. Pennize Pics Avatar
    Pennize Pics

    I agree with you Pooj. If someone says they are grateful for the assistance, then show your appreciation. One should not brush off the help because it was expected. Or even if it was not expected brings even more reason to let the one know that they are appreciated. Always treat someone the way you would want to be treated.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Exactly, if someone is going out of their way to help you then you should be appreciative. The least you can do is not be awful to them once you no longer need them, which has been my experience this year.

      Reply
      1. Pennize Pics Avatar
        Pennize Pics

        So sorry to hear that. My oldest niece has gone through something similar this year. The person has been depressed which I know personally it can make a person an ungrateful pain but still. I hope the one you have been helping soon realizes what a blessing you have been. God bless you Pooja.

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        1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
          P. J. Gudka

          I’m sorry she went throught that too. It’s so difficult. Thank you so much.

          Reply

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