It’s Thanksgiving weekend, and I have a lot to be thankful for, starting
with my family and the great food I’m going to dive into on Sunday night at my
grandparent’s house.
I could go on and list a hundred things I’m grateful of this weekend,
but at the risk of sounding cheesy, I don’t think “giving thanks” should be
confined to one holiday.
In class we’ve been talking about celebrating the every day stuff – even
the little moments – and developing a “habit of
gratefulness.” Sounds complicated, right? Not really.
Start by thinking about all of the good things that happened to you
today and write them down in a gratitude journal. It doesn’t have to be fancy,
just a notebook dedicated just for this. Maybe it’s your family – the fact that
you have somebody who cares?
Having trouble? Ok. Try thinking about the people who inspire you. The
pets who offer unconditional love. What about the places that make you smile –
like how much I love being on the track? Those are important things to be
grateful for.
And don’t forget to let people know when they’ve done something you’re
thankful for. Like living in a country where there’s
the opportunity to grow food, someone cooking you dinner, or helping
with homework.
Now…pass it on. Lend a hand. Pitch in. In the process of paying it
forward, I bet you’ll find even more reasons to give thanks – not just this
weekend, but every day!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Gotta jet!
- Chase Superman Duffy
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