At Thanksgiving we take the time to review our lives and acknowledge all we have to be thankful for. It feels wonderful to be thankful, to fully realize and notice all that we are and all that we have.
If it feels so wonderful, why do many of us wait until this time of year to do this?
I think we get so caught up in the details of our daily lives (our habits and to do lists) that we forget to stop and pay attention to the essence of our lives, the beauty around us, the love and support we have. Also, I think we put so much emphasis on where we want to be in the future that we lose sight of what is here now.
How often do you express gratitude for your life, just as it is right now?
What am I thankful for? Here is a partial list:
- My loving husband and the way he makes me laugh
- My family, especially my beautiful nephews and niece
- My wonderful friends and the experiences we have together
- My good health
- The beauty of nature
- My daily exercise routine and healthy food choices
- Seeing the growth of my clients as they discover and stretch themselves
- The home my husband and I have made for ourselves
What are you thankful for?
Now it’s your turn. Take some time this month to think about, and write out, everything you are thankful for. Whether it’s the ability to see the leaves change and fall to the sounds of your children’s laughter to the successes you have had with your career. Then each and every day, make it a point to remember and enjoy what you have.
Happy Thanksgiving!