Thank You Notes: Gratitude Examples

"There are no words to match my gratitude, However much like Shakespeare I might write. Above all else, you've shaped my attitude, nurturing me with discipline and light. Knowledge is the least of what you taught, yet that least at least prepared my head. Out of your heart I've learned the things I ought, underscoring words you never said." ~ Nicholas Gorden

It is evident that expressing gratitude is a sign of humility, humanity and part of manners that every educated person should have. It also implies that merely saying thank you is not enough, saying it from the bottom of your heart is important. Positive vibes of gratitude will reach straight to the heart of the person you are expressing your gratitude towards. They reach faster than words!

We have so many people in our life to express our gratitude towards. We have so many people to say thank you to, but we rarely find the right time and occasion to express sincere thanks and heartfelt gratitude towards those who mean a lot to us. Some feel shy to just say thank you; kind of awkward sometimes. But you can write some thank you and gratitude expression notes to those who mean life to you. They can be your parents, teachers, friends, spouse, or neighbors, in fact all those who make your life wonderful; all those who bring joy to your life. There will be many situations in life, where you'll fall short of words to express your gratitude and your eyes will say it all. But in case, you cannot be there in person, a thank you note portraying your true feelings and written with an attitude of gratitude will convey the right message.

Thank You Notes Expressing Gratitude towards Parents: You can surprise your parents with thank you gifts attached to these notes. The expression of gratitude will become much easier with this. The notes like the one below, can serve as a great gift on various occasions, such as, mothers day, fathers day or a wedding anniversary of your parents.

Dear Mom and Dad, I know, you do not need this thank you, but I am doing it for myself. I never said it before, but you are the best parents one could ever get. Lucky me! You really mean the world to me, in fact I saw this world through your eyes. You gave me the wings to fly away and explore this world on my own. Thank you very much for the love, care, and affection you showered me with. I may not be able to ever return that to you, but I want to say, I LOVE YOU! And thanks for making me the most cherished person in your life. THANKS!!!! Love you, (your name)

Notes Expressing Gratitude towards Spouse: You can send such notes and gratitude examples to your spouse on his/her birthday, your wedding anniversary, or just like that to get that dazzling smile on his/her face.

Dear ______, Hey sweetheart, you know how much you mean to me, but let me say it one more time! You are the most beautiful thing that has ever happened to me. Thank you very much for bringing eternal sunshine to my life. Your smile makes my day and inspires me to do the best of things in life. Thank you very much for that motivation. Sharing life with someone was never so wonderful. Thank you very much my love. Love you baby... Truly yours, (your name)

Notes Expressing Gratitude towards a Friend: You can send notes to your friends, colleagues, or cousins who fill your life with joy. Given below is also one of the creative ways to say thank you to a friend.

Dear _____, I know you find it weird, but I really mean it. Thank you for being there for me always. I will always cherish those precious moments spent with you. That all time favorite coffee time gossip, those long drives on the bike at night, 'bird watching' in the college campus, and 'one night before' assignment and exam preparations. Life was never so youthful, it's your friendship that will keep me young, even when I will be 60. Thank you very much for everything. Love you buddy! (your name)

A Formal Thank You Note: You can use such sample notes and gratitude samples to express your gratitude towards your boss, your teacher, or anybody you respect and cannot be informal with.

Dear Sir/Madam, I want to thank you for all the support and concern. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with me. It has helped me immensely in all my endeavors. Thank you for recognizing the spark in me and giving me the opportunity to be what I am today. Thank you. Yours Sincerely, (your name)

Now you do not have to wonder about how to write a thank you note. You can use the samples given above, or make changes to give a personal touch to your notes. Gratitude expressed through writing is not a technique that you need to master; you just have to mean what you write and write what you mean.