Giving Thanks

Tomorrow we celebrate Thanksgiving. And while it seems that the modern version of the holiday centers on stuffing ourselves with turkey, then burping through a football game or two, there are still many who honor the day as it was intended - to pause in our busy lives to give thanks for the blessings we have received.

As I mentioned in my last post, I have many reasons to be thankful. Here are just some of them:

• I have a job. Don't laugh - many people are out of work, and the number is rising. So I'm very grateful that I still have a way to earn a living.
• I have my health. I recently quit smoking (again), and this time, it's the Final Quit. I still have a lot I'd like to accomplish before moving on, so I'm thankful I'm healthy and can look forward to several more decades.
• I have a wonderful, sweet woman who loves me just as I am. And supports my vision, the mission I've taken upon myself to complete. I am truly blessed to have such a strong love in my life. And even more blessed that she has agreed to marry me. I can't say thank you enough for this gift, so I make sure to do so at least twice a day!
  
• I have my family, which loves me unconditionally.
• I have my band, and the opportunity to use my gift of music to make others happy.

Of course, there are also many smaller reasons to be thankful. Every day brings new gifts, new joy. And I am thankful for each moment. I believe that it's important to be thankful every day - many times a day. But I also believe that it's good to take this day to pause and reflect on ALL of the good things in our lives... to remind ourselves that, even though they aren't perfect, our lives are gifts for which we should be constantly thankful.

Remember: being thankful for the many blessings you receive is a ciritical part of living a life with Spirit!

In peace,

Lane