Thanksgiving

 Thanksgiving     What a day!

Have you ever took the time to break the word Thanksgiving down? Look at it. There are two words that came together to form one important word that is now a Holiday; thanks and giving. Most people I know, whether they would choose to admit it or not, tend to stay with the comfortable mindset of receiving thanks from others and leave it at that. They have failed to realize that Thanksgiving day is not just about being thankful, but in that, giving of yourselves or something to others. Think about it. If no one ever gave anything, then no one person would be thankful for anything. It's a principle that the forefathers of the U.S.A. have taught us to do. That principle is give, receive, and be thankful. The Pilgrims shared what they had, received what the Indians had, and were thankful. They set aside all differences to celebrate the joy and principle of having thanks, and giving. What are you thankful for? Who have you given anything to this year, or who do you plan on giving something to? The famous phrase comes to mind, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." It's as simple as one two three. If you would like to receive something from someone, then give something. I strongly believe that Thanksgiving should be a year around thing that all people take part in. As much as it feels great to receive, so does the feeling of giving. Work the principle and see what happens to you in your life. Happy Thanksgiving all year around. If you never remember anything else I say, then remember this, “Give generously and with a grateful heart, be thankful for what you have and who you have in your life, and receive with a kind heart.”

I want to know your thoughts on what Thanksgiving means to you. Do you celebrate Thanksgiving? Why and or why not?