“When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in yourself.”
– Tecumseh
So begins the “holiday season”, a time reserved to spread happiness, joy, and give thanks to all the many great things we have in our lives. Sometimes we get lost in the stress of the holidays and the expectations of others as to what the holiday season really means.
I’d like to take this moment to pass on some thoughts that have helped keep me grounded and things that mean the most and that I can be thankful for in this world.
(I preface this list with a reminder that I am not a psychologist or any type of therapist. These are things that help me and have been passed down by people who I consider to be quite wise. They help me and perhaps they will help you too! )
- My grandfather reads through the obituaries in the newspaper everyday and when you ask him why, he will respond with “just making sure my name isn’t in here, means I’m still alive!” What I take from this is that life is important and worth living, cherish it and make the best of the time you have here!
- It’s not always getting the best, but making the best of what you’ve got! Be appreciative of what you have already, there are many out there who have much less.
- Life is tough and can’t be handled alone and that is why you have family and friends. No matter what you may think, some one will always be there for you and in my opinion that is something that can’t be appreciated enough!
All though the world may be a crazy place and can seem that there is not much to be thankful for, think about the concepts I spoke about above…there is always something for which you can be thankful.
Here’s wishing you a very healthy and happy thanksgiving to you and yours!
