Gratitude • 2 min read

Memorial Day Gratitude

Bryan admits to embarrassment at how much he takes for granted living here. A long way from perfect, plenty still to fix, and nowhere else he would rather be. Gratitude unexpressed is a present wrapped and never given.

May 28, 2018

First two quotes: “** We must dare to be great; and we must realize that greatness is the fruit of toil, sacrifice and high courage.**” — Theodore Roosevelt.

And, a bonus quote this week: “** Feeling gratitude, and not expressing it, is like wrapping a present and not giving it.**” — William Arthur Ward

Upon reflection, I’m often embarrassed about just how much I (and others) take for granted living in this great country. While certainly a long way from perfect, and with countless problems and challenges still to be addressed, there is no other place I would rather call home.

I’m feeling deeply grateful on this Memorial Day weekend for so many things, and for so many people. Certainly at the top of the list are the countless heroes who have paid the ultimate price defending freedom and democracy for so many decades. I’m also grateful for those continuing to defend our country, our freedom and our values both here and abroad. May all of those people, and their families, feel loved and appreciated not only on this Memorial Day… but always.

I hope your holiday weekend is/was safe, wonderful and perhaps, a tad reflective in your own meaningful way.

Be your best self this week! Have a great week!

Bryan Yager 45+ years developing leaders in Boise, Idaho

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Bryan has spent more than 45 years developing leaders, in Boise and across the country. If this one landed, he works with organizations on leadership development, coaching, and team workshops, and the same thinking runs through his book, How to Transition Into Leadership.