I hope that you will allow me to have two personal reflective blogs in a row. But today has been a day that I’m just reminded of the word it’s named after: Thanksgiving. As I sat around the table with family and thought on all that I had, I was just overwhelmed. Just the fact that I have an audience that’s willing to read my thoughts as I tell the stories of others is a huge blessing. Despite not knowing what the next few steps may be ahead of me, I am so thankful for the life I’m living.
However, with all my thoughts on my own blessings, I know that not everyone has the same the lifestyle. I know there are broken homes, addictions, poverty, and just fears that overshadow our desire to be thankful and sometimes I don’t know what to say. On the other hand, there are others that have even more blessings than me, yet take them for granted and never realize what’s in front of them. I struggle with this thought. I guess it’s another symptom of a fallen world.
When it gets down to it though, I appreciate this holiday. It’s not just because it’s an excuse to wear stretchy pants, overeat, and watch football, but because it’s a constant reminder. I know there are many people that see it as a constant reminder of pain, and I just pray that that thought is redeemed. It’s not enough to just say, “BE THANKFUL”, but I truly pray that every other thought would silenced and we would all be overwhelmed by the amount of blessings we have.
Right now, I’m unemployed, a little confused on my future, totally reliant on the generosity of others, and not even able to support myself as an individual. It’s easy to point out all of the things I lack. But as I sit back today, I just smile. Realize the blessings that are in your life and point out the ones in the lives of others. Living a life of thanks is much more inspiring to others than constantly pointing to what you lack. Just be thankful…
