Thoughtful

Today is dictionary day.  How do I determine which day is dictionary day?  Whatever day I decide is dictionary day really.  And today is that day!  I gave the dictionary to Merril and her finger fell on the word “thoughtful.” I thought, “I have to think about that one.”
The definition is “engaged in or given to meditation; considerate, not haphazard or unfeeling.”  Online dictionaries gave words like reflective, considerate, and careful.  Looking at something else online I really liked “A thoughtful person is someone who thinks about others before themselves. They are thoughtful of the needs and feelings of those around them. It takes both focus and empathy for this characteristic to work well.”
I do like to look up things when I am presented with a word.  I look for aspects I maybe have not considered before.  There were heaps.  Like one of the articles as called “17 Characteristics of a Thoughtful Person.” (https://www.minimalismmadesimple.com/home/thoughtful-person/)  Here I am, struggling to find maybe five, and this article lists 17!  I do like some of the things I read though.  “Thoughtful people ask themselves questions like “What can I do?” rather than “What’s in it for me?” Or another that says, “Thoughtful people think about the future and how their actions today will affect tomorrow.”
That one I find particularly relevant, as it seems to me it is best I determine what actions are best for my future.  It is likely to take a little time, but in my mind it is time well spent.  I am very suspicious of instant gratification when it destroys or hinders a goal of mine that may be longer term.  I feel I can do what I want to, but that does not mean all things are good for me.  The choice thing comes into play again.  “Thoughtful people think about how their actions today will affect the future and try to make decisions that benefit both themselves and others in the long run.”
I want to give this more thought (pun intended) but I have definitely enjoyed looking into this.  There may even be a thoughtful part two.  Who knows.  Not me at this point.