Principle of the Week: Thankfulness · The Principled Entrepreneur

Principle of the Week: Thankfulness

This week, we pause to reflect on the things we already have — the blessings we often overlook as we gather around tables full of incredible food and tasty treats.

We’ll self-indulge so much that we’re on the verge of gluttony, loosening belts and laughing about it… but beneath it all, are we truly thankful?

Or do we quietly wish we had a little more?

Does the neighbor have a bigger turkey? More Amazon boxes on their porch?

Do we catch ourselves comparing instead of appreciating?

As the Christmas season approaches, I’m reminded of The Christmas Carol — particularly the Cratchit family Christmas dinner. Before they eat, Bob Cratchit gives thanks to Mr. Scrooge, because without his employer, the meal before them wouldn’t have been possible. His wife is furious at the idea of being thankful for a man so cold and cruel. But Cratchit understands something deeper:

An unthankful heart eventually becomes a bitter one.

Even though Mr. Scrooge has his flaws, Cratchit reminds his family that thankfulness is still the better path. And then there’s Tiny Tim — frail, sick, coughing through the dampness, barely able to stand at the table. His parents’ faces are filled with worry, but his heart is full of joy. He looks around the table and finishes the prayer with a smile:

“God bless us, everyone.”

It’s easy to forget how much we truly have.

We look at the glass and see it as half empty instead of being thankful there’s water in it at all.

This season, step forward with a thankful heart and a warm spirit.

Let your friends and family know they are loved and appreciated — not for what they bring, not for what they accomplish, not for how perfect things look — but simply because they are.

Imperfect, but loved anyway.

Before I conclude, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to you.

For the time you take to read this.

For your commitment to this company.

For your dedication to putting others before yourself.

For choosing to be Principled in both work and life.

For your unending encouragement and support of me, despite all my own flaws and imperfections.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

And remember: what you have in Christ will always be far more than anything this world can offer.

Be Principled,

Caleb

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