With Thanksgiving coming up next week, I thought it would be appropriate to share some special Thanksgiving inspiration, thoughts, and blessings. To me, Thanksgiving is a reminder that no matter how challenging life is, there is always something to be thankful for. Without expressing gratitude for the goodness of life, how do we get past … More Thanksgiving Inspiration
This month would not be complete without mentioning how we can give thanks for all things — not just during the Thanksgiving Meal, but at all times. Giving thanks in unlikely situations is explained perfectly in a post from Rev. Teresa Burton with Unity’s Daily Word publication. Beyond Gratitude A few weeks ago, I had … More Give Thanks for All Things
With Thanksgiving just a few weeks away, we remember the practices of expressing and embodying gratitude. After all, the holiday is called Thanksgiving! Sadly, most of us never think about gratitude until November. Life can be so much fuller when we learn to embody gratitude every day. Pray Without Ceasing I remember my Bible reading … More Embodying Gratitude
Have you ever said to someone (or had someone say to you): Thanks for everything? Maybe someone did something to help you through a difficult time or task. “Thanks for everything” is a way to express the gratitude we feel for these moments of appreciation. Most of us don’t think about giving thanks until Thanksgiving, … More Give Thanks for Everything
November is the month where we typically think about what we are grateful for. With Thanksgiving near the end of the month, it is a perfect time to start a gratitude practice. As part of your gratitude practice, start by letting go of “lack.” See and feel everything around you as a gift and embody … More Start a Gratitude Practice
While preparing this newsletter, I received the following message from Dr. Kenn Gordon, Centers for Spiritual Living Spiritual Leader. Rather than writing a message of my own for this issue, I found Dr. Ken’s message to perfectly portray the Thanksgiving season: “Gratitude is a joyous response to the good in our lives. Spiritually, we know … More Thanksgiving Gratitude Message from Dr. Kenn Gordon