November 17, 2009
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Giving Thanks
Thanksgiving has always been sort of a strange holiday to me. I have a lot to be thankful for but I’m thankful every day. The idea of having to have a special holiday in order for people to think about what they are thankful is kind of strange to me.
I’m thankful that I’m happy, healthy, safe, secure and that I have a roof over my head and food to eat. I’m thankful for my friends and family (and be sure that includes my Xanga fam) and all the love and support they give me. There’s really nothing else that I need but I’ve been blessed with a lot more than that.
If I listed each specific thing that I’m thankful for, the list would drag on and on. So you see, I wouldn’t have enough time on Thanksgiving to even begin to think about everything that I’m thankful for. A day just wouldn’t be enough. I think about how good I have it every single day and that seems to work out a lot better for me.
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Comments (21)
Lovely entry. I must agree with you that I also see it as strange that one needs a holiday to remember to be thankful…being grateful is a way of life.
I’m so glad you participated! You are linked
I agree with you. I am so thankful for every thing that I have and every single morning I wake up thanking The Almighty for the blessings that He has bestowed on me.
Having said that, it is wonderful to have a house full of people to sit and celebrate and be thankful together.
I like this. I was totally thinking about this kind of stuff in the shower last night (where I do all my best thinking that’s easily forgotten after I’ve rinsed), and I think I’ll be doing one of these posts too now.
I agree
yeah, be thankful everyday. but celebrate with a big meal on the last thursday of every November. mmm.
You’re reminding me it would be a good idea to do a gratitude list now and then.
I actually like thanksgiving because it seems like the only holiday that isn’t promoted to death. Like Christmas it can be one of the only chances some people get to see their loved ones…and it’s about food… blessed food. :D If you want an overrated holiday, valentines takes that prize.
Until I moved to the United States 16 years ago, I’d never celebrated a Thanksgiving. While I love the food and the atmosphere, I like the way you think to be thankful every day.
right on!
You have such a good perspective on this! <3 it!
Wonderful gratitude list. Life is a good place to be.
I’m thankful that I don’t have to eat turkey more than once a year. =D
Yes we have to be grateful everyday .
love
michel
Dear Meg,
Before saying anything else, I want to mention that I don’t believe I’ve ever seen photos of you or the “architect” before. (except for your profile pics) You guys make such a lovely couple. (wish I could have been your photog, but I’m 3000 miles away.) Abby did a great job.Thank you for posting these.
I can’t believe it’s been so long since I’ve dropped by your blog. But the great thing about blog entries is that they stay around. I checked out the Philly photos and read the entry about Ft. Hood.
As for giving thanks, I give thanks on not only a daily basis, but a minute by minute basis. Possibly the first thing out of my mouth is thank you for something. I’m frequently thanking Xangans. Thank you for instance, for the great “International Xanga Friend Day” celebration you hosted at the beginning of the month. (In case I hadn’t already thanked you.)
Thanksgiving is a particular American holiday, and it has it’s place. Certainly the turkey and stuffing do, although I like to eat turkey and stuffing all year long!
It also gives us pause to think about the early times of our country’s history, if we don’t think about that too on a daily basis.
Thank you for your illuminative entry. (And again, thanks for posting all the wonderful photos.)
Michael F. Nyiri, poet, philosopher, fool
very nice!!
It’s the little things that count.
I totally agree. I am thankful for things every day. In addition to all the things you mentioned, I am especially thankful that I was born in an era and a country where women are treated equal to men, have the same opportunities, and are encouraged to seek higher education. Just a few decades ago, and even in some parts of the world today, women weren’t/aren’t allowed to do much. I’m thankful for those woman who stood up for our rights and made it possible for us to be just as human as men.
great post…smile
A terrific attitude!
Yay for positive uplifting optimistic writings!!!!!