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On Thanksgiving

Thanks, Thankfulness & Thankfully

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HappyThanksgiving.  To those who follow my posts, thank you.  And those who do, likely know that I appreciate quotes. I believe such words from others can prove to be ponder-worthy. Sometimes immediately. However, it often occurs over time as reflection continues.

 

I can look at new-to-me as well as familiar quotes and see something in a different way. Such perspective is appreciated.

 

 

 

 

 

Thanksgiving Day is a good day

to recommit our energies

to giving thanks and just giving. 

attributed to Amy Grant

 

I am grateful for what I am and have. 

My thanksgiving is perpetual. 

attributed to Henry David Thoreau

 

 

If you are really thankful, what do you do?

You share.

attributed to W Clement Stone

 

 

Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received.

Thankfulness is the natural impulse

to express that feeling. 

Thanksgiving

is the following of that impulse.  

attributed to Henry Van Dyke

 

Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. 

Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. 

Thankfulness may consist merely of words. 

Gratitude is shown in acts. 

attributed to Henri Frederic Amiel

 

 

 

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Posted by

Michael Jacobs

 

CalBRE # 01165532

P. O. Box 587

Pasadena, CA 91102

Call/Text:  818.516.4393

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Abby Stiller
TOP SELLING REALTY - Cape Coral, FL
SW Florida (239) 284-8637

Happy Thanksgiving Michael Jacobs to you and yours! Have a wonderful and blessed day!

Nov 27, 2025 10:57 AM
Michael Jacobs

Abby Stiller - Happy Thanksgiving Day to you and Bernie Stiller Jr. as well.  

Nov 27, 2025 02:08 PM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Michael Jacobs thank you for these great list of Thanksgiving quotes. Happy Thanksgiving to you too!

Nov 27, 2025 11:34 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

John Pusa - I hope today includes a lot of Thanksgiving Day traditions that make it special.  

Nov 27, 2025 02:09 PM
Debra Leisek
Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

Michael Jacobs I hope your Thanksgiving Day was a good one! Hopefully you have some leftovers who to help you through tomorrow! 

Nov 27, 2025 10:06 PM
Michael Jacobs

Debra Leisek- leftovers of many sorts can last throughout the weekend if control remains a part of the menu.  Happy Post-Thanksgiving. 

Nov 28, 2025 07:15 AM
Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
The Grit and Gratitude Agent

Great quotes to remind us the essence of this day and all days in every year.

Nov 28, 2025 05:47 AM
Michael Jacobs

Thank you, Leanne Smith 

Nov 28, 2025 07:15 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Michael Jacobs I am thankful for our friendship over these many years. I hope you had a very Happy Thanksgiving. 

Nov 28, 2025 06:31 AM
Michael Jacobs

Hannah Williams - it was nice and I hope your gathering went well too.   

Nov 28, 2025 07:17 AM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thanks for weaving these reflections and quotes together, Michael Jacobs 🍂. The way you framed gratitude as both words and actions makes the message linger, and it’s a timely reminder to carry thankfulness beyond the holiday. Grateful for the perspective and the warmth you shared 🙂.

Nov 28, 2025 09:24 AM
Michael Jacobs

Lew Corcoran - thank you for sharing those thoughts.  I appreciate it.  

Nov 28, 2025 11:20 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Hi Michael - hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving Day!  I appreciate all the quotes.  Gratefulness is something I practice all day long every day.  I'm looking at a little quote I keep on my desk - All Good Comes From Gratitude!  Short and sweet!

Nov 28, 2025 11:02 AM
Michael Jacobs

Anna "Banana" Kruchten - while I may not embrace short and sweet on a regular basis as much as I would prefer to, I believe that brevity is a huggable moment.  

Nov 28, 2025 11:23 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Love these, Michael. Happy Thanksgiving, and much gratitude to you all year long.

Nov 28, 2025 06:22 PM
Michael Jacobs

Dr. Paula McDonald - you're right that gratitude can be practiced on a regular basis.  

Nov 29, 2025 09:05 AM
Brett Furniss
BDF Realty, Inc. - Charlotte, NC
Charlotte Property Manager

Nice featured article, Michael!  You're right- thankfulness is essential.  I'm partial to the "quote" in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18.  Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!

Nov 29, 2025 03:51 AM
Michael Jacobs

Brett Furniss - I appreciate you for stopping by and increasing the impact of sharing words of wisdom.  I hope your Thanksgiving Day festivities were good - thank you for asking.  

Nov 29, 2025 09:07 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

All great quotes, Michael Jacobs - what resonates most to me, in my own words, it is not so much what we say, it is what we do.  As my mom used to say, "Don't tell me, show me."

Nov 29, 2025 10:15 AM
Michael Jacobs

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist - thank you.  Evidence of that saying is all around us.  

Nov 30, 2025 05:02 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Being grateful and thankful are action words and to be practiced daily, as you do, Michael. Happy Belated Thanksgiving, hope yours was memorable!

Nov 29, 2025 11:30 AM
Michael Jacobs

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! - action is appropriate as is behavior.  Happy Belated Thanksgiving Day to you as well.  

Nov 30, 2025 05:04 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Michael, shoot, missed your post.  I didn't comment on Thanksgiving, but you have a great post with many reasons to be grateful.

Nov 29, 2025 01:15 PM
Michael Jacobs

Joan Cox [ it's okay.  Happy Belated Thanksgiving Day.  

Nov 30, 2025 05:08 AM
Mike Colpitts
Plum Tree Realty - Fort Myers, FL
Providing Customer Service the old-fashioned way!

Thanks for sharing so much Michael. The only thing I am confused about is which quote I like the most!

Have a great day!

Nov 30, 2025 04:46 AM
Michael Jacobs

Mike Colpitts - the AR blogroll can be a busy place any day, I appreciate comments like yours whenever they arrive.  Happy Belated Thanksgiving Day. 

Nov 30, 2025 05:07 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Sunday morning, Michael. Have a great day and an outstanding week.

We have Sunday morning sleet in Maryland. A slippery start for the week.

Nov 30, 2025 05:02 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Roy Kelley - yikes - sleet!  Sounds like a good day to stay inside warm and with a good book.  Happy Sunday.  

Nov 30, 2025 05:10 AM
Kelly McGovern
Realty Concierge International - Bellingham, MA
Working with Kelly is a good move

I love the Henri Frederic Amielquote.

Dec 01, 2025 06:42 AM
Michael Jacobs

Kelly McGovern - that one looks like a favorite of those who chose to vote.  Thank you for the comment.  

Dec 01, 2025 05:19 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Tuesday morning, Michael. Thanks for your comments on my posts.

Have a great day. 

Dec 02, 2025 05:07 AM
Michael Jacobs

Roy Kelley - Happy Tuesday and you're welcome.  It isn't necessary for you to return comments although I appreciate it.  Your commitment to regular AR participation is noticed. 

Dec 02, 2025 05:37 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Great quotes, as always! 

Giving thanks on a daily basis is a practice we can all benefit from!

Dec 02, 2025 08:54 AM
Michael Jacobs

Sharon Tara - indeed.  I continue to try but admittedly it's a test that to needs improvement.  For consistency's sake and so many other examples.  Kinda like the AR playground - no disrespect to those younger folks who seem to prosper better in such free-for-all environments.  At least - at times.  

Dec 02, 2025 09:04 AM
Ginger Harper
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage~ Ginger Harper Real Estate Team - Southport, NC
Your Southport~Oak Island Agent~Brunswick County!

Wonderful words of wisdom.  Thanks for sharing.

Ginger

Dec 02, 2025 11:04 AM
Michael Jacobs

Ginger Harper - thank you for stopping by and the comment. I appreciate it.  

Dec 02, 2025 05:46 PM