Thanksgiving
The more things change the more they stay the same. As the pace of life seemingly speeds up every year (due to responsibility, work demands, technology etc.), I’m reminded that it becomes even MORE important that we keep the all important Thanksgiving holiday on our calendar. I like to consider myself a thankful person, but every year at this time I’m grateful for the time out to recognize our blessings.
I’m thankful for lifestyle
Today I am thankful that life IS good. Currently many people are occupying Wall street and other places across the country. I understand it is human nature to always want more. I also respect that there are some who are truly facing tough times right now. Just remember that America’s 99% IS the 1% on a global scale.
I’m thankful for the workplace
Wether you have a business or a job, be thankful for the chance at enterprise. It is the real world application of your skills that effect your personal growth. Be thankful for your customers, without whom there would be no business. If you are a boss in any capacity, be thankful for your people, the ones who help make you successful.
Most of all I’m thankful for family and friends
It’s said “What good is it for a man to gain the world if he loses his soul?” You could just as easily replace soul with family and friends. To me life would be fruitless no matter how wealthy one is without friends and family. We should all slow down to truly be thankful for those in our lives. I have found the more genuinely grateful I am about a given relationship, the better I can contribute to it.
This holiday, take a time out to reflect. Make a point to show your thankfulness in word and action. Keep things in perspective and try to remember, the best things in life can’t be bought on a Black Friday sale (though there IS plenty of things at a Black Friday sale to be thankful for).
