#Grateful

Thanksgiving is more than an indulgence in a festive meal…More than Holiday travel… More than cardboard Pilgrims and Turkeys at the grocery store or elementary classroom…

Thanksgiving is a day of unity, appreciation, gratitude, and reflection… A day for families and friends (both old and new) to gather with loved ones and acknowledge the many blessings in their lives…

I encourage all to put some patient thought into their circumstances. While we must all undoubtedly endure uncertainty, adversity, and setbacks, focusing on what we have rather than what we lack fosters a sense of fulfillment and contentment. In preparation for the day, put some thought into a person, place, thing, experience, activity, and blessing you are thankful for. Take some time between turkey legs, pumpkin pies, and casseroles to truly recognize and account for the many blessings we enjoy.

Then… after the turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie are put away, let this serve as a reminder to live every day with a heart full of appreciation and gratitude, and seek opportunities to engage, enrich, and empower the lives and success of others.

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