Blog #744: What I See Every Thursday

I think my signature sign-off is sticking.
Many emails coming back now close with:

“Gratitude…”

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I love the people who read this blog.

Not because they see me.

But because they are kind—even when the world isn’t.
They are passionate—even when life drains them.
They are compassionate—even when it is difficult to stay open.

I see it in the emails you send.

In your words.
In your questions.
In your encouragement.

In how you show up—even when life is heavy.

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That is why I can say this about you:

You want to make a difference—even when you feel you’re running on empty.
You live with positivity—even when life gives you little reason to.
You take responsibility for your life—even when it would be easier to blame.

You keep going—even when quitting would feel justified.
You show up—even when you’re tired.
You keep giving—even when there is nothing left in you to give.

And you still encourage others along the way.

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I am one of you.

Still learning.
Still trying.
Still becoming.

We are not perfect people.
We are not untouched people.

But we are people still choosing who we will be in this world.

That is what I see in your emails.
And that is what keeps me writing.

How could I not feel gratitude for that?

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Thank you to those who found this blog.

Some just subscribed this week.

Some have been walking with me for 17 years.

My life would be smaller without Extra Mile Thursday.

I would have reflected less.
I would have achieved less.
I would have become less.

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My mission for over 40 years has been simple:

“Empower 1 million people to live a more passionate, positive, and purposeful existence.”

People sometimes ask,

“How close are you to 1 million?”

Truthfully…

I start the count over every morning.

So if something here impacts your life today—even in a small way—

You are “Person #1” in my 1,000,000.

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One more thing…

I answer every email.

Every one.

It’s the least I can do because you chose to read my thoughts and share your life.

Thank you for taking time to be here.

Thank you for being part of this journey.

Gratitude…

S.

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