Phrase To Ponder: More Than You Know

Today I’ll deviate from a singular word to focus on a phrase I’ve heard a lot in my life.

When life hands someone the grace of assistance, telling the person or group their help means “more than you know” rings a little odd to me. Is there a false humility or embarrassment happening? Why leave it to the imagination how far the appreciation truly goes?

Don’t be shy; be honest to the extend of your truth. Expressing gratitude with a mere "more than you know" can be misleading. Leaving it to that person's or group's interpretation is short-sighted and lazy.

Too often, there are examples of the opposite: getting hurt and acting out, letting that person know exactly how they made you feel and perhaps going over the line.

Emotions can be strong when triggered, but is not an excuse for dishonest behavior in either direction.