A Gift Overdue; The power of Thankyou
Sometimes we don’t realize how deeply our small actions affect others whether positive or negative. Both leave a mark, but it’s the positive ones that often lift someone’s spirit and improve their mental well-being. A simple kind gesture, or reminding someone how much they matter, can truly change their day or even their life.
Last week, I had an assignment called “A Gift Overdue” from my mentors at Amal Academy. At first, I wasn’t sure whom to write to or what to say. Eventually, I decided to write a digital note to one of my seniors.
During my internship, she was the one who guided us, supported us, and made us feel seen and heard. When I sent her the note, she was amazed and overjoyed.
Even through the phone, I could feel her happiness. She told me how much those words meant to her at that moment.
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The second letter I wrote was a handwritten one to my best friend. She has always been there for me—listening when I’m confused, giving advice, letting me vent, or simply supporting me when I need it most.
Writing that thank-you note felt like a small way to acknowledge all she’s done for me.
When she read it, her excitement and heartfelt response melted my heart.
Through this project, I learned that gratitude is more than just saying “thank you.” It’s about making someone feel truly valued, seen, and heard. Too often, we take people and their kindness for granted, forgetting the important role they play in our lives. From now on, I want to be more intentional about appreciating those around me.
Gratitude, I realized, is a gift that costs nothing but carries immense power. I encourage you to take a moment to thank someone in your life you’ll be surprised at how it can brighten not only their day, but yours too.
