What is truly on your plate this Thanksgiving? Are you looking forward to taking a day off in order to reconnect with family and friends whereby you can compare notes, share political views, (or not), and just “chill out”, watch football on TV, hang out with the kids, and enjoy a guilt-free sumptuous feast? Or are you feeling somewhat lonely; disappointed; apprehensive; irritated; overwhelmed, or just a bit resentful? In order to truly celebrate this time-honored annual occasion in style and Grace, perhaps focusing upon the notion of GIVING THANKS regardless of your current circumstance is the most important attribute of the day.

Our modern social culture may seem rather fast-paced, to say the least. By the time Thanksgiving comes around, many of us are already planning for the next day’s “Black Friday” holiday shopping spree. We may find ourselves considering just how we can “move past the holidays” in one piece all the while muttering, “ I can’t believe another year has nearly flown by…” Often in our harried state of checking off our “must do” lists, and striving for the most perfect holiday feast, perhaps if we were to take a deep, luxurious breath, let our shoulders down, break into a glorious smile, and simply know that no matter what: We are only obliged or perhaps encouraged to take pause, reflect upon what we already know we are blessed by, and revel in a deeper state of real gratitude. Hmmm…” Click Here To Read More