A few years ago, I was talking to a friend about memorable children’s books. During our conversation, I recalled the first book I read when I moved to Massachusetts as a First Grader. We’d come from New Jersey, and it turned out the New England schools were much more advanced.
While everyone in my class was reading, I couldn’t read very well. To help get me caught up, my teacher, who I’ll call Mrs. B., stayed after school with me several days a week for months until I could read.
In addition to teaching me phonics and other reading techniques, she set me up with my first series of books. The tales chronicled the exciting adventure of a little girl and her friends in a make-believe world. To this day, decades later, I still remember the books and how I eagerly awaited reading the next installment.
Before my mother passed in 2020, we were discussing Mrs. B. and how she taught me how to read. I mentioned wishing I could find the books she had taught me with, and my mother replied, “I think Mrs. B. wrote the books herself.”
As she said this, I flashed back to sitting at my little desk and saw the books were indeed handmade and included drawings.
During my conversation with my friend, I told her how grateful I was to Mrs. B., not only for taking time out of an already long day to ensure I could read, but for introducing me to the magical and enduring world of books.
I also told my friend that Mrs. B’s book was fabulous and really should have been published. As I said this, I heard Mrs. B. reply, “Why thank you, Julie! It was a delight to teach you. And look at the writer you’ve become!”
It was then I realized—it’s never too late to say thank you.
So, if there are those in your past who gave you a hand and helped you along the way, go ahead and say thank you. It doesn’t matter if you are no longer in touch with them or if they have passed.
I assure you they will hear you and be supremely grateful you took the time to acknowledge their contributions to your life! Doing so keeps the wheel of reciprocity well-oiled and moving. As we give back, we receive. This extends to actions as well as verbal and energetic acknowledgment.
Everyone—whether they are here on Earth or in the Light—wishes to be acknowledged for their “good deeds.” Knowing that their actions mattered and helped you expands their soul—in turn expanding yours. It also shows you how many people have helped you along the way.
So go ahead and say thank you to anyone and everyone you can think of who made a mark in your life. You and they will be glad you did.
