Write A Thank You Speech
February 23, 2007
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Fairy Godmothers Carrie and Danielle share magical wisdom:
“Everybo
dy is a star. One big circle going round and round.â€
-Sly and the Family Stone
The Oscars. The Grammies. The Pulitzer. The Nobel. Maybe you’ve already practiced your speech. With a hairbrush-microphone, looking straight into the camera-mirror, you’ve thanked all the people who fostered you to glory. No doubt about it, your gown or tux would be front and center, but it’s your thank you speech that would ripple out for all to feel.
Whether you’re standing at a podium, or in the middle of your very normal life, it’s likely taken a village of comrades, sages, and cheerleaders to get you to this moment.
Today’s Magic Wand: Imagine that you’re receiving the esteemed Gold Medal of Getting This Far. Who are you going to thank? The English teacher who told you she was moved by your essay? The boss who did you a big favor by firing you? The lover who helped you to see yourself in a whole new light?; or how about the people who are in your daily orbit, supporting you to shine with encouragement, or by managing the details, or getting dinner on the table.
Make this somewhat ceremonious. If you have to track down someone from your past, if you need to toil over a letter or a phone call – do it. Expressing gratitude can be quite an intimate experience. Humility is like that. And humble stars go down in history.
What a cheerful post! And so full of wisdom. It says something about the person who can easily give credit and show love for another.
Thank you!
Janet
I agree, this was a great post and one I’ve been thinking about a lot. I have dozens of people to thank, many of them are listed in the “gratitude corner” page of this site.
Now i need to thank many of them verbally. You’re one of them, Janet…for all of your awesome Fairy Godmothering for helping me with Start Up Princess and LIFE! 