THE GIFT OF THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving is a special time. No matter what else may be happening in life, it’s the one day we come together and share the spirit of gratitude.
It’s a day that reminds us to slow down, be mindful, and give thanks for all of the blessings in our life.
I’d like to share with you a passage that has helped me tremendously when I get caught up in the daily grind of life and neglect to see all that I have to be thankful for. It’s a quick tonic for a reality check.
“Pray. Share a few words with God. But do not pray to God for a solution to your problems or a change in your condition. Say a prayer of gratitude.” ~Neale Donald Walsch
Did you know that gratitude is the antidote to anger — you can’t be grateful and angry at the same time. Just pause for a moment and think about the health benefits of being grateful.
This Thanksgiving I invite you to tell the people you love how thankful you are for them. To smile at a stranger or say a kind word to your neighbor. Give to that charity that’s been on you mind and lend a helping hand.
And most of all, for the miracle of life – for this is truly a gift to be thankful for.
Happy Thanksgiving.
