Oprah popularized the concept of a daily 'gratitude journal' which is a
great idea but is something I do not do (although perhaps I will give
it a try) and I suspect it is something that most people do not do. It
is handy then to have a day like Thanksgiving when we take the time to
pause and consider the blessings in our lives.
Today I feel grateful for all the love and friendship I have been so
fortunate to experience in my life. In particular, I am grateful for
the love and friendship I am privileged to share with that special person the universe has hooked me up with. But I
am also grateful "to all the folks I've loved before..."
I am grateful for all the trials, tribulations and suffering the
universe has placed on my path because it always has come with the
strength, perseverance and most of all sheer luck to come out the other
side a perhaps battered but surely more humble, compassionate and wiser
human being.
But this year, perhaps I am most grateful that for whatever reason or with whatever purpose, the universe has helped me learn two powerful truths: "the greatest quality is seeking to serve..." and "to whom much is given, much is expected." Thank you universe and many friends and strangers who have helped me experience the power of these truths and for giving me the where-with-all to further explore what these truths will mean for my life.
Happy Thanksgiving. Whether you celebrate this holiday or not, where ever you are, I hope it is a day of love, friendship and gratitude for you and all who are dear to you.
