Happy Thanksgiving! That is today's American greeting. The Canadians are way ahead of the game, you know...they had theirs in October! Did you take time to be thankful for someone or something? Did you give of yourself, your ideas, your time, your talents?
Admittedly when I was little, Thanksgiving in my schema was probably also a little about permission to be temporarily gluttonous. I was obsessed with all the food options, including the entire sensual experience of the meal--the smells, sounds, flavors, textures, even the sheer quantity of all that food. One vegetable or one pie weren't enough; we always had multiple options and I almost always wanted to eat everything. We were always thankful, knowing that it was more than just a little blessing that we had been provided with the means to have all that food, and a dear mother willing to prepare and share it all. For many years she spent more than a whole day preparing all that food to eat.
Today I got back in touch with a deeper thankfulness as I thought about so many things other than food. I didn't prepare a huge feast or over-consume; I enjoyed a little bit of what I had on hand and a little bit of some treats my parents brought when they came for a quick visit. I took time to embrace all that is good in my life, even those moments that test my character.
Tonight I'm off to grab a glass of water to sip in front of a TV movie special, do some reading, and get some sleep. I guarantee you I will not be participating in tomorrow's shopping frenzy. If you need or want to do some shopping, try staying local. Your community needs you.
Now, get some rest and go shine your light!
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